Graphite is a mineral composed exclusively of the element carbon. Graphite has the same chemical composition as Diamond, which is also pure carbon, but the molecular structure of Graphite and Diamond is entirely different.This causes almost opposite characteristics in their physical properties. Graphite is rather common mineral, but fine crystals are rare.Most Graphite mining areas produce enormous quantities from a single or several large Graphite vein s, but collector specimens in good crystals are not commonly encountered.his causes almost opposite characteristics in their physical properties. Graphite is rather common mineral, but fine crystals are rare. Most Graphite mining areas produce enormous quantities from a single or several large Graphite vein s, but collector specimens in good crystals are not commonly encountered.
Oakville was founded in 1857 by Colonel William Chisholm, who purchased the land at the mouths of the 16 Mile and 12 Mile (now known as Bronte) Creeks from the Mississauga people and left development of the lands to his son, Robert Kerr Chisholm, and brother-in-law, Thomas Merrick.istinguished Founder: Colonel William Chisholm fought in the War of 1812 and was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada. Location, Location, Location: Conveniently located 30km from downtown Toronto, with easy highway access, Oakville strives to be the most livable city in Canada.
Oak Hill. Photograph courtesy of Virginia Department of Historic Resources. James Monroe (1758-1831), the fifth President of the United States, began the construction of Oak Hill, his Loudoun County mansion, between 1820 and 1823 and lived here following his presidency until 1830, the year before he died.