Diamonds have a reputation as one of the hardest materials known to man, which is undoubtedly true, but they're not as tough as you think they are.

Diamonds are prized for their hardness. In jewelry, they can last generations and resist scratches during day-to-day wear. As blades or drill bits, they can penetrate almost anything without ...

Diamond is considered to be the hardest material in existence, only being able to be scratched by other diamonds. Now, scientists report a new breakthrough – a super-incompressible material that could ...

Scientists Create Substance Rivaling Diamonds in Hardness. by Sharon Adarlo. 12.14.23, 4:29 PM EST. Getty / Futurism. They say it could be an ultra-tough coating for spacecraft. Hard Rock.

Just like mined diamonds, lab-grown diamonds are crystals formed from pure carbon,” says Nolan. Lab varieties still maintain the same hardness, 10 on the Mohs hardness scale , and may contain ...