How can one turn diamond powder back into hard stone form

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SUMMARY

Transforming diamond powder back into its original hard diamond form is not feasible due to the destruction of crystal lattices during the crushing process. The synthesis of diamonds requires extremely high pressures and temperatures, conditions that cannot be replicated with simple methods. For further understanding, refer to the "MythBusters" episode on diamond creation and research kimberlite pipes, which are volcanic formations associated with natural diamond deposits.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of crystal lattice structures
  • Knowledge of high-pressure and high-temperature synthesis methods
  • Familiarity with geological formations, specifically kimberlite pipes
  • Basic principles of chemistry and physics related to material transformation
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  • Research high-pressure diamond synthesis techniques
  • Explore the geological processes involved in the formation of kimberlite pipes
  • Watch the "MythBusters" episode on diamond creation for practical insights
  • Study the properties and applications of diamond materials in various industries
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This discussion is beneficial for hobbyist chemists, physicists, and anyone interested in the processes of diamond formation and material science.

Ishamel13
I have some diamond powder and was wondering how I can turn it back into its hard stone form? What can I do. I'm a hobbyist chemsit/physicist. I just need some help from more knowledge people
 
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Ishamel13 said:
hard stone form?

Hi there
You have marked your thread with an A tag which assumes you have post graduate education

so what have your done for research into your question so far ?
 
Yeah sorry for the bad choice of words.
I meant how to return it back into its original hard diamond form before it was crushed into a powder form
 
Ishamel13 said:
I meant how to return it back into its original hard diamond form before it was crushed into a powder form

you are not going to do that because you have broken all the crystal latices
 
to expand on that ... creating diamonds requires very high pressures and temperatures

google myth busters diamond making episode

also google kimberlite pipes ( volcanic)Dave
 

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