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“Superhard” Hexagonal Diamonds Found In Meteorites Produced In Bulk For The First Time

“Superhard” Hexagonal Diamonds Found In Meteorites Produced In Bulk For The First Time

Chinese and American scientists claim to be the first to make large enough quantities of diamonds with a hexagonal structure to test their physical properties. The substance has been sought for 60 years, reflecting the extraordinary anticipated hardness of the gemstones. The team responsible may have scooped another team who described a method for achieving the same thing earlier this …

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