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 :H), sourced from the Crystallography Open Database (COD 9012593).

Material

Gallery canvas set in a solid wood floating frame.

Frame

Brown

$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 :H
FormulaC
Crystal systemtrigonal
Space groupR -3 m :H
Lattice (a, b, c) Å2.5221, 2.5221, 30.8893
Angles (α, β, γ) °90, 90, 120
Density (g/cm³)3.516

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

Pairs with

Allotropes