34K views · 296 reactions | Diamonds and graphite are both pure forms of carbon. So why are they so different?  X-ray crystallography allowed scientists to look at their atomic structure to understand their properties. Watch the full Discourse talk with Stephen Curry: youtube.com/watch?v=gBxZVF3s4cU&t=1s This year, we celebrate 200 years of these prestigious science lectures. Stay with us as we #Discover200 | Royal Institution of Great Britain | Facebook

Diamond and graphite are both made of carbon—So, why are they so different? Watch as Professor Erica Carlson breaks down the different bonds that carbon forms. For a more detailed breakdown, watch her course, Understanding the Quantum World, available on Wondrium and The Great Courses Signature Collection. https://www.wondrium.com/understanding-the-quantum-world | The Great Courses