Graphite Photos             
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-3
When viewed from this angle, the molecular structure of
graphite displays a hexagonal symmetry.  The tight configuration
of carbon atoms within a layer can also be observed.
 

graphite
Photo is copyright free for non-commercial educational uses.
Just credit photo to R.Weller/Cochise College.