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Diamond cutters fracture raw diamond stones using diamond cutters, lasers and hammers. Diamonds can fracture along flaws. Large, rough diamonds are fashioned and cut this way.
Once a diamond is cut to reveal its highly prized features, such as clarity, colour and carat weight, however, it becomes a valuable commodity, so you probably wouldn't want to 'break' one, just to learn how.
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Can you break a diamond with a laser?
You can cut a diamond with a laser -- because of its value, you might not want to 'break' it.
How do you break diamonds in general?
In general, one does not aim to 'break' a diamond: it is too expensive for this kind of entertainment value.
Can a train break a real diamond?
Yes. Although diamond is very hard, it is also brittle. Hit a diamond with a hammer, and it WILL scratch the hammer- but the hammer will also shatter the diamond.
How do you fix a broken diamond?
Diamond cannot break.
How can one break a diamond without causing damage to it?
One way to break a diamond without causing damage to it is by using a laser to make a precise cut along its natural cleavage planes. This technique allows the diamond to be split cleanly without shattering or causing any significant damage.
What is the sharpest mineral in the world?
diamond it is the only thing that can break a diamond is a diamond
Can dynamite break a diamond?
Thinking about dynamite breaking a diamond is a little like trying to kill a fly with an atomic bomb. Since diamond is the hardest natural mineral known, and diamond can contain flaws, the diamond could crack, if its internal flaws are directly exposed to the blow or burst.
What is a fracture of a diamond?
A diamond fracture is a break or a crack in the stone.
Can diamond break obsidian?
No, diamond cannot break obsidian. Obsidian is harder than diamond on the Mohs scale, which measures the hardness of minerals. Diamond itself is the hardest natural material, but it cannot scratch or break obsidian due to its unique molecular structure.
Can a diamond break a mirror?
Probably. But this is a poor use of a diamond. If you want to break a mirror, most any object pushed or pitched against it will break it.
Can a hammer break diamonds?
No, hammers cannot break diamonds as they are one of the hardest material known to men. Diamond can even scratch glass. If a diamond is hit 'exactly right' with anything, it may separate along its natural plane. However, this is a total waste of a diamond.
How can one break diamonds?
Diamonds are one of the hardest materials on Earth, so breaking them requires a lot of force. One way to break a diamond is by applying a strong impact or pressure to it, such as hitting it with a hammer or subjecting it to extreme heat. However, breaking a diamond is very difficult and not easily done.
