Chinese scientists have developed an indestructible diamond, impervious to hammer strikes, marking a groundbreaking advancement published in the journal *Nature Synthesis*.
The study was published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Synthesis
Aug 11, 2026
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What's the storyChinese scientists have developed an "unbreakable" diamond, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Synthesis.
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