Graphite

Graphite

allotrope
C

The soft, layered form of carbon in every pencil — and a cousin of diamond

← Allotrope of Carbon

The same element as diamond, but arranged in flat sheets so slippery it writes on paper.

A crystalline allotrope of Carbon (space group R -3 m :R), sourced from the Crystallography Open Database (COD 9012705).

Material

Gallery canvas set in a solid wood floating frame.

Frame

White

$70.00

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See it on your wall

Shown true-to-size - a 8×10in piece scaled against real furniture.

Crystallography

Catalogue identityCarbon — R-3m :R
FormulaC
Crystal systemtrigonal
Space groupR -3 m :R
Lattice (a, b, c) Å3.635, 3.635, 3.635
Angles (α, β, γ) °39.49, 39.49, 39.49
Density (g/cm³)2.281

Structure data: Crystallography Open Database · Public domain (CC0)

Pairs with

Allotropes