Re: Jen's Vengance... call for Raven

[Chris Emery <snd_chaser at hotmail_com>]

From: "Amy N Macrellis" <macrell1 at pilot_msu.edu>

> > >Raven... am I not correct in assuming that there IS a chemical 
>difference
> > >between pencil lead and diamonds?  There must be some result from the
> > >"pressure and heat causing the carbon atoms to restructure"

> > Have anything to do with the fact that there's no lead in pencils? It's
> > graphite now, baby. Just like my new pool cue. Well, not JUST like it. I
> > catch anyone writing with my cue, it's the Pointy Boots of No 
>Forgiveness.
>
>[dredging up my knowledge of rocks and brushing off considerable amounts
>of dust]
>
>Carbon = graphite = diamond.
>The only difference is a few million years of intense temperature and
>pressure (and one whopping cartel).

>So, um... no.  you're wrong.  have a nice night. :)


Yup.  It's all elemental carbon.  Just different bonding patterns.

Chris, former chemistry major in another lifetime


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