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Because diamond is the hardest mineral known, this test would necessarily be performed in a lab.
A diamond could fracture along a flaw or inclusion, however, when hit with a hammer, because diamond is brittle.
If you simply placed weight on top of a diamond, it may never 'shatter'.
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Will a diamond shatter if hit with a hammer?
A diamond can shatter if hit with a hammer. While diamond is the hardest naturally-occurring mineral known, it is also brittle. The hardness means that it is difficult to cut, but the brittleness means that it is likely to splinter or shatter if enough pressure is exerted. In the case of a diamond hit with a hammer, the likelihood that the diamond will shatter will increase with the force of the hammer (based mostly on the weight) and will further increase if the diamond has any significant inclusions (indicated by a flaw in the diamond). Given the value of a diamond, it is highly recommended that you do not try this at home.
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.
Why is it that diamonds cant shatter glass?
When your job is to shatter glass, you are best advised to use something heavy, or something that can administer a shattering blow. Diamond certainly doesn't fit in that category.
Why does glass shatter more easily than diamond?
diamonds are stronger than glass, therefore, glass shatters more easily.
Can diamond shatter?
Its the hardest material on earth. This doesn't necessarily mean its the strongest. Get a piece of glass and crack it with a hammer. That's basically a diamonds strength.
Will a diamond shatter if hit with a hammer?
A diamond can shatter if hit with a hammer. While diamond is the hardest naturally-occurring mineral known, it is also brittle. The hardness means that it is difficult to cut, but the brittleness means that it is likely to splinter or shatter if enough pressure is exerted. In the case of a diamond hit with a hammer, the likelihood that the diamond will shatter will increase with the force of the hammer (based mostly on the weight) and will further increase if the diamond has any significant inclusions (indicated by a flaw in the diamond). Given the value of a diamond, it is highly recommended that you do not try this at home.
Is diamond brittle?
Yes, diamond is brittle. Although it is extremely hard, diamond can shatter if struck with a heavy blow.
How do you make a hole on a diamond?
Only another diamond can drill into a diamond -- a local diamond cutter can help you. Be aware, however, that your diamond could shatter during this procedure.
Would a diamond last in a volcano?
no. due to the heat it would explode/shatter...
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 many pages does Shatter Me have?
Shatter Me has 338 pages.
Can a griffon break a diamond?
A griffon is a dog. Most likely, the dog's teeth would shatter before the animal could chew through a diamond.
Why is it that diamonds cant shatter glass?
When your job is to shatter glass, you are best advised to use something heavy, or something that can administer a shattering blow. Diamond certainly doesn't fit in that category.
Will a diamond baseball bat break if smashed against a wall?
No, I personally dont think so, but it is still no because a crystal would break actually shatter not a diamond
Would a sword made out of diamond shatter after a heavy blow?
Diamonds are very hard, but they shatter easily, rather like glass does. The idea of a sword made of diamond is rather amusing, but it sounds like the sort of thing that could only happen in a fantasy, and in a fantasy, it could easily be stronger than steel.
How do you disarm a diamond turkey pump actoin 12 GA?
squeeze off as many rounds as you can just for fun then once its out don't reload it aim for pumpkins or watermelons they shatter quite nicely
Is diamond bulletproof?
Well, there's two ways to look at that. A diamond is harder than any bullet, yes, but diamonds can shatter from blunt force impact - and it's not uncommon at all (ask any gem cutter). A bullet probably could not penetrate a diamond as it would the hide and flesh of an animal, for instance, but the tremendous energy of the bullet could shatter the diamond on impact if the diamond was hit in 'exactly' the right spot, or if the back of the target was also diamond, resisting the energy and focusing it on the target diamond. Diamonds are small enough and valuable enough that you should not try this at home.
