Des Geis
Chief Services Officer | Concord | United States
I manage the service side of the business. Making sure our customers are happy—that's the life of a Chief Services Officer. 👍
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So, to summarize: Diamond is hard because of covalent bonding + tetrahedral structure + high internal strength. This unique atomic arrangement gives it maximum hardness, making it useful in cutting tools, drills, and jewelry.
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