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Can a diamond break or chip?

Updated: 9/21/2023
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Not easily, it requires a great deal of force applied to a flaw in the diamond. Sometimes, however, if the diamond is flawed and it's hit 'just right', yes, the diamond can chip and become more than a single piece.

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