Both diamonds and graphite are made up of carbon atoms. The difference lies in how the carbon atoms are arranged structurally, with diamonds having a rigid, three-dimensional crystal lattice while graphite has a layered structure.
Yes, graphite leaves a dark gray to black streak when rubbed against a surface. This streak is a characteristic property of graphite that helps differentiate it from other minerals.
composition
Graphite schist is primarily composed of the mineral graphite, which gives it its characteristic dark color. It also contains other minerals like quartz, mica, and feldspar, along with variable amounts of other accessory minerals depending on the specific geological formation.
The correct label for pencil lead is "graphite."
No, graphite is not renewable.
Graphite does not have a transparency.
Graphite mines
Water Graphite is an excellent electrical conductor.
carbon and graphite are one in the same, graphite is a form of carbon a use for graphite is the lead in your pencil (it's not actually lead, it's graphite) and it is also a good lubricant ;)
Graphite is practically insoluble.
Yes Graphite is a MINERAL!!!!