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Cochise College               
Photos of Minerals
Virtual Geology Museum      Hall of Minerals

Geology Home Page

Roger Weller, geology instructor

wellerr@cochise.edu    copyright 2008-R.Weller

 
model of graphite molecular structure-2
The crystalline structure of graphite consists of dense layers of carbon
atoms separated by large gaps between the layers. The layers of carbon atoms
are easily separated, thus providing for the use of graphite in pencils and lubricants.
 

graphite
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Just credit photo to R.Weller/Cochise College.