Scientists engineer ultra-hard synthetic diamond from graphite
Most natural and synthetic diamonds feature a cubic lattice structure but there are rare exceptions. Lonsdaleite, for example, is a type of diamond that was first ...
Scientists create rare 'super diamond' 40% harder than the real thing
Chinese scientists have created a ‘super diamond’ 40% harder and far more durable than natural ones. Experts say the creation ...
Scientists create new ‘super diamond’ in major breakthrough
Scientists create new ‘super diamond’ in major breakthrough - Material may find applications in machining, drilling, or even ...
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Rare Hexagonal Diamond is Finally Created in the Lab, Overturning Decades of Controversy
For the first time, researchers in China have synthetically produced a nearly pure hexagonal diamond, marking a significant ...
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Smithsonian Acquires One of the World’s Largest “Fancy Red” Diamonds
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History will unveil the Winston Red Diamond and Winston Fancy Color Diamond Collection Tuesday, April 1—an extraordinary showcase of some of the world’s ...