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It could be used for jewelry, but since it is formed only when meteorites containing graphite hit Earth, it will be a very expensive material. Pray that it could be syntactically made in laboratories.
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What is the density of lonsdaleite?
3.51g/cm cubed
Is lonsdaleite the hardest material?
No, the hardest material known is diamond. Edit: Actually, diamond is only the hardest material which occurs naturally in macroscopic crystalline form. While the lonsdaleite found in meteorite craters has a Mohs hardness of about 7-8 (as opposed to diamond's 10), this is due to impurities and imperfections. It has been calculated that a pure lonsdaleite crystal would be 58% harder than diamond. Similarly, a crystal of wurtzite boron nitride would also be harder than diamond, although a method of producing such crystals is still to be found.
What natural mineral is harder than a diamond?
There is noneAnswer:There are two naturally occurring materials harder than normal diamonds:The first, wurtzite boron nitride has a similar structure to diamond, but is made up of different atoms. It is formed during volcanic eruptions that produce very high temperatures and pressures. Wurtzide boron nitride can withstand 18% more stress than diamond,The second, lonsdaleite, or hexagonal diamond is made from carbon atoms just like diamond, but they are arranged in a different shape. Lonsdaleite is sometimes formed when meteorites containing graphite hit Earth. It is estimated that lonsdaleite 58% more stress than diamond..
Which is the hardest substace available on earth?
Diamond has always been considered the hardest natural substance in the world. However, wurtzite boron nitride and mineral lonsdaleite have recently been discoverd and are much harder than diamond.
What are some properties and uses of platinum?
Platinum is used in dentistry, cancer treatment, and as a catalyst in many chemical processes. Platinum alloys are used in manufacturing jewellry, laboratory apparatus, electrical contacts, and devices such as nose cones in the space and aeronautical industries.
What is rose quarts used for?
purty jewellry
What is rose gold used for?
Rose gold is used to make jewellry especially rings.
What are some important uses of tanzanite?
tanzanite is used for making jewellry
What is the density of lonsdaleite?
3.51g/cm cubed
Where are ATM used?
In jewellry shopIn departmental storiesIn dress purchasing shopIn hospitals
What are the geometric shapes of the carbon allotropes?
Diamond,Graphite,Lonsdaleite, Buckminsterfullerene
Where can you buy the mineral lonsdaleite online?
Nowhere, I also searched the whole internet (3 google pages) but I didnt find it. However, I own a possible chunk of the material (113 grams). I searched for all of the features lonsdaleite contains and it seems that it all matches. bye
Why is Pandora a good person?
pandora is jewellry
What does 14kw mean on jewelry?
14kw jewellry
What are some rocks that can be made into things?
Amethyst used for jewellry, lamp bases, indoor landscaping. Pumice used for large landscaping boulders, and movie stunts.
What can be made out of agate?
Agate is often used to make small items of jewellry and small decorative caved objects.
Which is the second natural hardest substance in the world?
The second hardest substance in the world is mineral lonsdaleite, or hexagonal diamond. It's made up from the same materials as diamonds, but it has a slightly different structor. Mineral lonsdaleite is extremely rare in nature.
