Diamonds Are Even More Forever as Scientists Create Special Harder Variety
Summary
Researchers in China have successfully created a new type of diamond called hexagonal diamond in a lab, which is reported to be slightly harder than regular diamonds. This new diamond can potentially be used in cutting tools, electronics, and specialized equipment.Key Facts
- Scientists made a new type of diamond called hexagonal diamond, or lonsdaleite.
- Hexagonal diamond is naturally formed when meteorites with graphite hit Earth, but only in small amounts.
- Researchers created hexagonal diamond in the lab using a type of graphite and very high pressure and heat.
- The lab-made hexagonal diamonds were tested and found to be harder than regular diamonds.
- Hexagonal diamonds could be useful in cutting tools, electronics, and specialized industrial equipment.
- The process involved using tungsten carbide anvils to apply pressure to the graphite.
- The hardness of hexagonal diamonds was measured using a method called the Vickers hardness test.
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