SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 15, 2026Live Science

In physics first, Chinese scientists create rare 'hexagonal diamond' that's harder than natural diamond

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Chinese researchers created the first pure hexagonal diamond samples using extreme pressure and heat, proving this rare crystalline form is harder and more heat-resistant than regular diamond.

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