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Because diamonds are one of the hardest substances found on the earth, diamonds can cut into most other minerals without damaging the quality of the surface or the edges of the diamond itself. For this reason, diamonds are used to create blades, grinders and drill bits.
Types
Diamonds can be created in laboratories. Manufactured diamonds are skillfully crafted to meet the needs of the user, such as ultra-smooth surfaces resistant to friction or finely ground diamond dust used to sand or polish metals.
Friction
Because the surface of the diamond is incredibly smooth, it is resistant to friction and heat caused by friction. Diamonds are able to withstand the 90,000 rotations per minute that modern machinery can generate without the need for lubricants or coolants. They are often used as bearings.
Fun Fact
Diamonds can be used to cut metals into fine strands, even finer than human hair.
Electronics
Diamonds are also used for their ability to transport light and resist heat and damage. They are used to transfer heat away from heat sensitive micro-electronic parts within electronic devices and as friction-resistant micro-bearings in watches.