diamonds are the strongest natural mineral, because of its molecular structure, it is the hardest substance known to man but it is not the most durable because if u hit it with a hammer it will shatter where on the other hand tungsten (wulfsten) will never shatter while being hit with a modern steel hammer but it will always be damaged by a diamond. diamonds can not be melted nor can they be altered molecularly (alloys, mixture) but tungsten can be melted and altered. through alteration tungsten alloy are the most durable substances/............ *tungsten boride*
* Gold, tens of thousands of years * CaCo3, hundreds of millions of years if not more (fossils) * Stone, Billions of years * Plastics, hundreds to maybe thousands of years depending on the means of preservation. * Resins, tens of millions of years in the case of Amber and related chemicals. * Nylon and Rayon, hundreds of years at least maybe more.
Polycarbonate, or more commonly known as Lexan is the most durable, and versatile plastic. It is clear, and is a great replacement for acrylic or glass because of its clarity and indestructibility.
Here is a great video comparing polycarbonate to acrylic:
http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=Hsls5ZPCUnE
Polycarbonate is what aircraft windows are being made of. Other includes; police shields, police face guards, expensive bottles, eye glasses, CDs (low grade and breakable), space helmet face guard.
It is very durable and can be up to 250 times stronger than glass. (sudden impact)
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Diamond is the naturally occurring hardest material. Whereas Aggregate Diamond Nanorods (ADNRs) are the hardest SYNTHETICALLY PREPARED materials.
I believe air is the most or one of the most heat resistant natural substances, but aerogel is more resistant.
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granite.granite
Granite is a durable rock which has been useful in step construction.
Igneous rock is a particularly durable kind of rock; a statue made from igneous rock can last a very long time, and will have great ability to withstand whatever stress it is exposed to.
Yes. Sandstone is considered as a clastic sedimentary rock because it is formed from small particles of weathered and eroded rocks from various sources.
Limestone is the most common rock in Missouri. : )
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comparative - more durable superlative - most durable
"Best" is highly subjective. Granite is certainly more durable than marble and most sedimentary rock.
Pioneer's amplifiers are one of the most durable.
Leather handbags are considered to be the most durable.
Tweed seems to be one of the most durable.
Leather is regarded as the most durable traditional material for a handbag.
Wooden blinds are the most durable since they don't bend.
Granite is a durable rock which has been useful in step construction.
Titanium or tungsten are the most durable metals you can use in a ring.
Rubber soles offer the most durable soles for sneakers.
Stainless steel is generally the most durable of necklace materials.