2007-09-26 02:55:00 · 6 answers · asked by anuj k 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Because diamonds are typically the result of carbon atoms being highly compressed and heated to very large temperatures and pressures, resulting in a very structured and rigid compound consisting of each carbon being bonded to four other carbons. The reason diamonds can't be made out of other materials is due to the concatenation of carbon (its ability to form chains with other carbon atoms). While the same general structure can be formed with silicon and germanium, it is due to the strength of C-C in comparison to the Si-Si and Ge-Ge bonds that prevents either compound from forming "diamond" like compounds.
2007-09-26 03:20:17 · answer #1 · answered by Liz 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry. Carbon is the only element diamonds can be made from.
Diamonds are created under extreme heat and pressure over time. Artifical Diamonds are made the same way, just by using technology instaed of geology.
2007-09-26 03:00:19 · answer #2 · answered by Galen W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Diamonds are made of the element carbon,in a particular state.
It is like asking,why can't you make gold out of lead.
2007-09-26 04:07:43 · answer #3 · answered by Billy Butthead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By definition, a diamond is crystallized carbon. If you crystallize another element, it may be beautiful and all, but it won't be a diamond. It will be something else, a ruby, a sapphire or an emerald, but not a diamond by definition.
2007-09-26 03:00:14 · answer #4 · answered by jack of all trades 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Diamond is Carbon in a different form itself. And to answer that question, ask God.. lol
2007-09-26 03:12:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diamond is a tetrahedral crystal of carbon.
If it wasn't carbon it wouldn't be a diamond.
2007-09-26 02:59:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋