I am used in pencils and often mistaken for lead. what mineral am i

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Tania Livingston

2 September, 07:36

I am used in pencils and often mistaken for lead. what mineral am i

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Jamir Coleman · Answer 1

Here's a myth buster: There is no lead in pencils. Rather, the core is made up of a non-toxic mineral called graphite. The common name "pencil lead" is due to an historic association with the stylus made of lead in ancient Roman times.