Researchers have succeeded in creating a rare type of diamond, known as lonsdaleite or hexagonal diamond. This material, whose hardness could surpass that of conventional diamonds, opens new ...
A team of researchers has reported the first laboratory synthesis and recovery of bulk hexagonal diamond, a crystal form long predicted to be harder than the conventional gems used in cutting tools ...
New research is shedding light on the tumultuous processes that give rise to diamonds, by homing in on a distinct purple companion found alongside them. Diamonds are highly prized for their qualities ...