Compare the structures of Diamond and Graphite.

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Diamond molecules are shaped like perfect tetrahedra and are held together by single atoms forming strong bonds to four other atoms. Their shape makes diamond extra hard and durable to resist compression and broken bonds.
Graphite molecules consist of a single carbon atom attached to three others and gather together with others to form sheets of molecules. Though individual graphite molecules are strongly bonded, the sheets they form are weak and easily broken apart

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