eli5 since diamonds are compressed carbon is it combustible? I don’t think so but why?

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eli5 since diamonds are compressed carbon is it combustible? I don’t think so but why?

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With 4 identical nonpolar bonds, diamond is very stable. It will burn in air at 800C, but so will most things.

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