Graphite Photos             
Cochise College               
Photos of Minerals
Geology Home Page

Roger Weller, geology instructor

[email protected]    copyright 2010-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.
 

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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