Notice that graphite is layered. While there are strong covalent bonds between carbon atoms in each layer, there are only weak forces between layers. This allows layers of carbon to slide over each other in graphite. On the other hand, in diamond each carbon atom is the same distance to ea...
In addition to coarse tannins governing whether a wine is perceived as masculine, there is also our curious penchant to attribute masculinity to a quite a few aromas:graphite/earth,tobacco,andleather/smoke. These terms most often accompany tannic wines described as masculine, and one can’t help...