only if it is fake With sufficient force, yes a diamond can break. Diamond cutters do it all the time.
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Did you want diamonds for an engagement or wedding rings? How many carats? If not, what was your preference? by barbiedoll in ... Normally diamonds can't be, but I can break diamonds. I'm special that way. ... Diamond struck on the cleavage point, as earlier stated will break with relative ease. Diamonds can also be burned.
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How do you feel about diamonds? by MisterKnowItAll 8 months ago | 1 person likes this ... You can, however, use a diamond to scratch the surface of a piece of glass where you want it to have a clean break. The scratching will weaken the surface of the glass just enough that it will break clean along the line you scratch.
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Hi Pinkishflower: In general it is very hard to break a diamond, although I personally broke a diamond once. I had a 7 stone diamond ring - they were all .15 round diamonds and were set in a flower shape on a wide gold band.
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Even though a diamond is the hardest substance known , that does not mean it will not break. Breaking and hardness are not the same meaning.
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Q: CAN DIAMONDS BREAK?; A: Yes. Diamonds can chip and break if they are hit the right way, with a sharp enough blow. Diamonds have a "Grain", like wood has a grain, and can splinter in the same manner. We can repair chipped and broken diamonds.
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