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Graphite

physical science Maturity 7-9

Graphite is a dark rock.

Kimmirut Graphite.jpg
Kimmirut Graphite.jpg
It is made of many thin layers. These layers slide past each other. This helps it work in pencils. We use it to write every day. Do you like to draw with pencils?
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Pencils hb.jpg

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File:Graphite found near Mautern.jpg
Graphite found near Mautern.jpg
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Carbon basic phase diagram.png
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Graphite-pV.svg
File:Kimmirut Graphite.jpg
Kimmirut Graphite.jpg
File:“Orgy of the Growl Devils “ “Graphited Wood Grease” 1908 ad - Electric railway review (IA electricrailwayr19amer) (page 50 crop).jpg
“Orgy of the Growl Devils “ “Graphited...
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Crane’s Servants Friend series no. 3.jpg
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Pencils hb.jpg
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CaC6structure.jpg
File:Naturalis Biodiversity Center - Museum - Exhibition Nature theatre 08 - Graphite, large stone.jpg
Naturalis Biodiversity Center - Museum -...
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2005graphite.PNG
File:World graphite reserves and mine production 2022.png
World graphite reserves and mine...
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Distribution of graphite-related patent...

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