Graphite Photos             
Cochise College               
Photos of Minerals
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Roger Weller, geology instructor

[email protected]    copyright 2010-R.Weller

 
model of graphite molecular structure-1
The crystalline structure of graphite consists of dense layers of carbon
atoms separated by large gaps between the layers.
 

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

This molecular model is available from the Klinger Company
 http://www.klingereducational.com/products/KS7996_Set_of_9_Basic_Crystal_Structures-13-8.html