i want to know if a diamond can break
2006-09-16 11:54:29 · 14 answers · asked by antloco34 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
It can only be breaked by another diamond
2006-09-16 12:05:22 · answer #1 · answered by spyblitz 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well it's really difficult to break one, but I guess you could if you used another diamond in some way. They aren't indestructible. Diamond facets are filed with a diamond-encrusted sandpaper type belt because it's the only thing that can affect them.
2006-09-16 12:28:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a diamond can break. It is also suppose to be one of the hardest rocks known. The only way to scratch a diamond is by using another diamond.
2006-09-16 11:57:07 · answer #3 · answered by Kim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to crush it with a hammer of steel of 100 Kg, i'm shure you gonna break it. A diamond is hard but not indestructible.
2006-09-16 12:14:34 · answer #4 · answered by Ekiz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A diamond is one of the hardest stones known, but it can and does break. I've seen chipped diamonds - depends on the pressure points.
2006-09-16 11:56:59 · answer #5 · answered by Decoy Duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A diamond can not break on the hardness scale it is a 10 the highest you can possibly get!
2006-09-16 11:56:11 · answer #6 · answered by ♥qiqqleszxbaybeeh ! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diamonds can shatter spectacularly. Generally the harder a substance is the more brittle it is. Don't take my word for it ask any diamond cutter. One wronf strike and the stone is powder.
Also, heat a diamond to 800 degrees F. and it turns into carbon dioxide.
Dan.
2006-09-16 12:04:39 · answer #7 · answered by Dan S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Diamond is the hardest gemstone. Perhaps it could break, but it would be extremely difficult.
2006-09-16 11:56:42 · answer #8 · answered by Aki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diamonds are very easy to break. They are hard but brittle.
2006-09-16 11:57:40 · answer #9 · answered by water boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diamonds can be chipped and I would imagine that if you put one in a big vice, you could probably crush it.
2006-09-16 11:57:48 · answer #10 · answered by Skypilot49 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋