Materials Stronger Than Diamonds
Wurtzite Boron Nitride
Found during volcanic eruptions, this rare material has a theoretical hardness stronger than diamonds under extreme pressure.
Lonsdaleite
Also called hexagonal diamond, it`s believed to form when meteorites strike Earth. It could be up to 58 percent harder than regular diamonds.
Graphene
A single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb structure, graphene is 200 times stronger than steel—and insanely light.
Carbon Nanotubes
These cylindrical carbon structures are stronger and more flexible than diamonds and are used in everything from armor to space tech.
Dyneema
A synthetic fiber that`s stronger than steel by weight, Dyneema is used in bulletproof vests and high-performance gear.
Aggregated Diamond Nanorods
Created by compressing diamond particles, this lab-made material surpasses diamond in hardness and could cut through anything.
Buckypaper
Made from carbon nanotubes, buckypaper is ultrathin but incredibly strong—paving the way for lightweight, super-tough materials.