Emma_History+of+Carbon

Both diamond and graphite forms of carbon go back to prehistoric times, discovered by the ancients. The name 'diamond' comes from the Greek word //adramas// which means 'the invincible' and according to Ancient Hindu writings, diamonds were discovered in 1200 B.C. Graphite has been mistaken for other minerals that look similar, and was named in 1789 by German geologist, Abraham Gottlob Werner. It's name comes from the Greek verb //graphain// which means to write. Left: diamond Below: German geologist, Abraham Gottlob Werner