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All the three have giant molecular structures but the difference lies in the
manner in which the carbon atoms are bonded to one another.
These two different structures result in diamond and graphite having very
different physical properties even though their chemical properties are the
same. Diamond is the hardest substance known while graphite is smooth
and slippery. Graphite is also a very good conductor of electricity unlike
other non-metals.
Fullerenes