How to make macroscale non-crystalline diamonds

A diamond shatters easily, despite it being the hardest natural material. Atomically disordered forms of diamond made from buckyballs might not only overcome this problem, but also allow other properties to be optimized.

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Despite being the hardest natural material, diamonds are still prone to shattering. Atomically disordered forms of diamond made from buckyballs may offer a solution to this issue while also optimizing other properties.