These diamond makers create one of the most amazing materials on Earth — from dead people. For centuries, diamonds were one of the most mysterious materials on Earth. They were beautiful, ...
Interestingly, this improved extraction method has created an unexpected challenge: a glut of giant diamonds too large for typical jewelry use. The glut hasn't been helped by automation in the diamond ...
If you've ever held or beheld a diamond, there's a good chance it came from a kimberlite. Over 70% of the world's diamonds ...
It's quite true that not all diamonds are created equal; this, we know. But the specifics and nuances that make a diamond ...
"Diamond is an inherently brittle material, lacking dislocation activity under ambient conditions," the study explained. The ...
A diamond phone screen would likely be much more fragile than you think. Nearly impossible to scratch, yes, but the extreme hardness of diamonds actually makes them rather brittle. You can easily ...