Why can we break graphite when it is made of graphene which is like 40 times more harder than diamond?(according to google)
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The thing with “hardness” is that it doesn’t actually say anything about how strong the material is. Hardness is a measurement of a material’s resistance to scratches. Harder materials are sought after for things like smart phone screens and luxury watches because it means they will stay scratch-free for longer. And its for this same reason that diamonds are preferred for rings, because it ensures their shine does not dull over time.
But believe it or not, diamonds are actually very brittle. You can easily smash a diamond to a million pieces with a metal hammer and not much force.
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