[jubba]

Diamond is transparent due to the oderly structure of atoms.

But why is graphite black?
My theory is that it is due to delocalised electrons absorbing energy. But i didn't get any further. Can anyone confirm or reject this.

Is there a general explanation for all compounds colours

[Donaldson Tan]

please browse our article section.

i believe someone had written an article pertaining to colour.

http://www.chemicalforums.com/index.php?op=articleSum;sectionid=9