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Diamond has stronger bonding because of the fact that it has 2p valence orbit whereas Silicon has 3p valence orbit. Moreover we know that as we go farther away from Nucleus the shielding of electrons takes place.Due to this shielding, the bonding becomes weaker. In case of Silicon carbide and Silicon dioxide 3p orbits are participating in bonding. Hence the shielding leads to weakening of bond.Shielding is not there in case of Diamond as mentioned. Hence this is the reason why Diamond is harder.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agoDiamond is harder than quartz because of the type of bonds the carbons form with each other. Due to carbons ability to form 4 bonds, multiple bonds may be formed between several surrounding carbon atoms. Quartz on the other hand is formed of molecules that do not have this unique property of carbon not allowing it to form such complex tight bonds making it weaker.
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∙ 13y agodiamonds are harder than granite only because they have a better structure. granite actually has stronger bonds between it's molecules and atoms than a diamond.
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Will quartz cut glass like diamonds?
No. Diamonds cut glass because diamonds are harder than glass. Quartz is not as hard as diamond.
Can diamond scratch quartz?
There are double-terminated quartz crystals that have remarkable clarity and smooth crystal faces, which have non-scientifically been referred to as diamond quartz--the Herkimer Diamond is one so-named type of quartz crystal.
Why is quartz harder than steel?
Why is quartz harder steel
What minerals are harder than blade?
includes: Quartz, Topaz, Corundum, and Diamond. Look up MOHS Hardness Scale. It shows minerals (1-10) softest to hardest. :)
Did quartz scratch topaz?
yes no, it doesnt Topaz is harder than qartz
What things are harder than emeralds?
Yes an emerald or green beryl is harder than quartz
On mohs' hardness scale what mineral is harder than quartz but harder than appetite?
If you mean isn't harder than quartz but harder than apatite ( you spelled it wrong), that would be Orthoclase Feldspar. Else the minerals that are harder than both apatite and quartz are topaz, corundum, and diamond (diamond being the hardest, well the hardest non synthetic mineral).
Will quartz cut glass like diamonds?
No. Diamonds cut glass because diamonds are harder than glass. Quartz is not as hard as diamond.
Why is quartz harder than steel?
Why is quartz harder steel
Can diamond scratch quartz?
There are double-terminated quartz crystals that have remarkable clarity and smooth crystal faces, which have non-scientifically been referred to as diamond quartz--the Herkimer Diamond is one so-named type of quartz crystal.
Are quartz and diamonds very soft minerals?
No. Quartz is harder than steel (based on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness), and diamond is THE hardest mineral.
What is the difference between a quartz crystal and a diamond crystal?
There are several differences, the primary one being that on the Mohs hardness scale, diamond is 10, quartz is 8. Quartz crystal is very hard, but diamond is harder.
What is harder than rock?
diamond is harder than rock and so are many minerals like silver and nickel rock is actually known as a silicate minerals silica and oxygen quartz is one of the hardest on of the silicate minerals and the most stable
Is emerald harder than diamond?
No. Diamond is harder than emerald.
Is enamel harder than a diamond?
No, diamond is harder than enamel.
Which is harder diamond or plastic?
Diamond is harder than plastic.
What is harder diamond or onyx?
Diamond is harder than onyx.
