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Yes, scientist have turned "mundane" form of carbon into diamond by applying enormous amounts of heat and pressure. These conditions are similar to what forms diamonds naturally.
The process is expensive though.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agoYes, diamonds are 10/10 on the scale of mineral hardness. Graphite is at the lower end, at 2 or 3. Diamonds can scratch any mineral because there are no other minerals which are as hard. The next hardest mineral is corundum,which scores a 9/10 on the scale.
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∙ 13y agoYes, because in Mohs hardness scale from 1 through 10, Diamonds can scratch other rocks under it, like 9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1. But small numbers CANNOT scratch number rocks that are larger than they are.
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∙ 15y agoDiamond will scratch every mineral constituent of granite, yes.
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∙ 12y agoYes, it can scratch and/or break all types of rocks and metals, because it is the strongest material in the world known to man.
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∙ 14y agoOnly by a harder diamond
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Can florite scratch glass?
no
How can you tell the difference between glass and genuine rock agate?
Quartz agate would scratch glass. Glass would not scratch quartz agate.
Can garnet scratch glass?
yes.
Can glass scratch topaz?
There are many different kinds of glass, with different hardnesses, but for the most part the hardness of quartz can be taken as a maximum value. Topaz will in fact scratch quartz, so it should scratch nearly any kind of glass.
What rocks scratch glass?
Most rocks would.
Does graphite scratch gypsum?
no
Will glass scratch glass?
Yes, glass can scratch glass. The hardness of the material determines if it will cause a scratch, with harder materials like diamonds being able to scratch glass. It is best to avoid rubbing glass objects against each other to prevent scratches.
Will exacto knives scratch glass?
Exacto knives can scratch glass, yes, but not with the first strike.
Will 000 steel wool scratch glass?
will 0000 rock wool scratch windsheild glass
Can Muscovite scratch glass?
No
Can pyrite scratch glass?
no
Can florite scratch glass?
no
What mineral will not scratch glass?
A few minerals that do not scratch glass come to mind . . . talc, asbestos, mica, for instance.
Where can someone find information about glass scratch remover?
Someone can find information about glass scratch remover on websites dedicated to glass scratch remover such as Glasweld, GtGlass, or other DIY repair websites.
Why can't you write on glass with pencil?
Glass is harder than the "lead", actually mostly graphite, in a pencil. Therefore, the glass can not be deformed by a pencil sufficiently to produce an adherent layer of graphite, as is required for writing.
How can you tell the difference between glass and genuine rock agate?
Quartz agate would scratch glass. Glass would not scratch quartz agate.
Which object can scratch apatite but not feldspar?
Glass can scratch apatite but not feldspar.
