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Diamond use to be the hardest known natural substance now it is
the mineral lonsdaleite at 58% stronger then diamond is the first the second hardest is wurtzite boron nitride at 18% stronger then diamonds they are both extreamly rare natural minerals
sources http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn16610-diamond-no-longer-natures-hardest-material.html
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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.
Because minerals are formed by processes that occur in the natural world what are they said to be?
Minerals are said to be naturally occurring inorganic solid substances with a specific chemical composition and crystalline structure.
What is the world's hardest metallic element?
Tungsten is often considered the hardest metallic element in the world due to its high melting point, density, and strength. It is commonly used in applications that require extreme durability and resistance to heat and wear.
Is stpm one of world's hardest exam?
STPM is considered tough due to its rigorous syllabus and examination format. However, whether it is one of the world's hardest exams is subjective and may vary depending on individual perspectives.
What are the top 10 hardest firms in the world?
More information is needed to properly answer this question. The top 10 hardest firms in the world is too broad. Do you mean the hardest firms to get hired by, the hardest firms to work for, the hardest firms to sue?
Is water the heaviest thing in the world?
No. The heaviest naturally-occurring element is uranium (atomic number 92, atomic weight 238.0289). While the substance with the highest density is either element iridium or the element osmium.
Which is the hardest solid in the world?
Diamond is often considered one of the hardest naturally occurring materials in the world. However, a synthetic material called aggregated diamond nanorods has been found to be even harder, making it one of the hardest solids known to date.
Which is te hardest subatance in the world?
Diamond is the hardest substance in the world
Is ice the most hardest thing in the world?
No, diamond is the hardest known natural substance in the world.
What is the hardest element in the world iron or diamonds?
Diamonds are harder than iron. Diamonds are the hardest naturally occurring substance known, scoring a 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness, while iron is relatively soft and malleable, with a Mohs hardness of around 4.
What is the second hardest substance in the world?
Diamond is the hardest substance in the world, but the second hardest substance is boron nitride. It is often used in high-temperature and high-friction applications due to its exceptional hardness and thermal stability.
Except diamond what is the second hardest thing in the world?
acctually the hardest thing is nanocrystalline diamond but after diamond it is boron and titanium dioxide. if you are refering to what is just lower than diamond on mohs hardness scale 10 diamond 9 corundum 8 topaz 7 quartz,6 feldspar 5 apatite 4 fluorie 3 calcite 2 gypsum and1 talc
What is the hardest most valuable and most expensive natural substance in the world?
diamond
What is a 7 letter word for a hard substance?
One possibility is the word diamond. Diamonds are the hardest substance in the world.
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.
What is the harest thing?
What do you mean? the hardest element? Carbon in the form of diamond is the hardest substance in the world, followed i think by tungsten which is what they use to make lightbulb filaments with!
Can a diamonds rot?
No, they can't rot because they are the hardest substance in the world. Diamonds are created when extreme heat and pressure, compress a substance such as coal into a hard rock.
