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.
    • someguy3@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      4 months ago

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

      (1000 micrometers = 1 millimeter)

    • FilthyShrooms@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      4 months ago

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