Science fact

Diamonds and pencil lead are made of the same element.

The details

Both diamond and graphite are pure carbon. In diamond, each carbon atom bonds tightly to four others in a rigid 3D structure. In graphite, the atoms form flat sheets that slide over each other, which is why it leaves marks on paper.

Source: Allotropes of carbon (Wikipedia)

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