Scientists have used a new technique to synthesize diamonds at normal, atmospheric pressure and without a starter gem, which could make the precious gemstones easier to grow in the lab.
      • FilthyShrooms@lemmy.worldEnglish
        42·
        6 months ago

        While not enough for jewelry, this is great for industrial applications, like abrasive grinding wheels or diamond tipped saw blades

      • someguy3@lemmy.worldEnglish
        24·
        6 months ago

        Trying to size that: That’s 0.2 micrometers. Fine sand is 75 micrometers to 425 micrometers.

        (1000 micrometers = 1 millimeter)