Scientists have used a new technique to synthesize diamonds at normal, atmospheric pressure and without a starter gem, which could make the precious gemstones easier to grow in the lab.
  • Hugh_Jeggs@lemm.eeEnglish
    131·
    6 months ago

    Heavily used in the building industry too. Concrete saws, tile cutters etc, all expensive as fuck

    • Crack0n7uesday@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      6 months ago

      Diamonds are the hardest mineral known to humans, it’s what we use for all deep sea drilling and excavation.