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Revolutionary Hexagonal Diamond Created: Harder Than Natural Gems

3/3/2025

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Researchers have achieved a groundbreaking feat by creating hexagonal diamond (HD), a new form of diamond that outshines natural diamonds with a remarkable hardness of 155 GPa. By subjecting graphite to extreme pressure and temperatures of 1,800 K, they opened doors to innovative uses in drilling and data storage, despite hurdles in mass production.

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Story summary

Researchers have achieved a groundbreaking feat by creating hexagonal diamond (HD), a new form of diamond that outshines natural diamonds with a remarkable hardness of 155 GPa. By subjecting graphite to extreme pressure and temperatures of 1,800 K, they opened doors to innovative uses in drilling and data storage, despite hurdles in mass production.