diamonds

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The metals dissolve the carbon gas, and the silicon appears to somehow help the carbon atoms bond to one another in diamond’s pyramidal arrangement.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 24, 2024

For one, diamond's molecular structure can be easily manipulated to host stationary qubits.

From Science Daily • Dec. 14, 2023

That could be useful for making instruments for radiation detection, where a diamond's durability is also an asset.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2022

Clients can choose the color of the stone and even have a person’s name engraved on the diamond’s edge.

From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2021

The joints of the diamond’s facets were not quite as sharp as they should have been.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr