Can a 50 Caliber Bullet Penetrate a Pure Diamond Plate from 50 Yards Away?

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A pure diamond plate's thickness is crucial for determining if a 50 caliber bullet can penetrate or fracture it from 50 yards. While diamond is extremely hard, it lacks toughness, making it susceptible to shattering upon impact. Historical examples illustrate that diamonds can be easily damaged by blunt force, contradicting the common belief in their invulnerability. The discussion highlights that despite the variety of 50 caliber bullets, the impact may not significantly alter the outcome against diamond. Ultimately, the ability to penetrate or fracture the diamond plate depends heavily on its thickness and the nature of the bullet.
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How thin would a pure diamond plate have to be cut for a bullet to penetrate or fracture the plate if shot from a 50 yard distance? (assuming it is a spot on shot and the plate is octagonal and 15 cm across, and the bullet being a standard 50 caliber round.)
 
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There are many kinds of fifty caliber bullets, having a wide variety impacts at 50 yards. I don't thing that it would make much difference, though. Diamond, while extremely hard, in not very "tough". You can shatter a ring diamond just by knocking it against a sink faucet. Throughout the ages, thousands of real diamonds have been destroyed by ignorant pillagers hitting them with hammers or the like under the impression that a diamond is as tough as it is hard. It's not. Jade is tougher than diamond, but much softer.
 
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