Diamond and graphite show different physical properties although they are made up of carbon and shows same chemical properties. What is the property called?

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difference in physical property- density of diamond is greater than density of graphite in mechanical properties- diamond is very hard but graphite is soft and easily breakable.
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this property of carbon is called allotropy
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Hardness is the physical property which is very different between Diamond and Graphite Diamond has a Moh"s Hardness number of 10. The same for Graphite is between 1 and 2. Even density of diamond is more at 3510 kg/m3 and that for graphite is 2259 kg/m3
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