From Graphite to Diamond

From Graphite to Diamond The Whole Journey It is a long journey for a piece of graphite to transform into a beautiful diamond. It only takes a little energy ( 1.9 K/j mole ) but it is a very difficult process. To create a diamond you must have temperatures ranging from room temperature to four thousand degrees Celsius, but the big factor is that you must have at least one-hundred thousand and upwards of a million pounds …

…to be polished (Comptons). In conclusion the diamond is a mineral that has captured the essence of wealth, beauty, and love for another individual all in one stone. It is incredible that a soft piece of graphite with a lot of work and time can turn into the hardest and most beautiful natural occurrence on Earth. It was incredibly interesting to research, learn and discover a small piece of what the diamond has to offer.