Graphite
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Graphite, as well as diamond, is an allotrope of Carbon, as they are very similiar to Carbon but the structure of the atom affects the chemical and physical properties. It is made of layers of Carbon atons, which can slide over each other very easily. This means that it is very soft, and that it can be used as a lubricant to make mechanical devices run smoother. Its most common day to day use is the "lead" in a pencil. It is a dull gray in appearance. Due to the delocalized electrons between the layers, it can conduct electricity very well.
It is naturally found in Sri Lanka,Canada and America.It is also called Lead Black.
It was named by Abraham Gottlob Werner in 1789 originating from the Greek language.
