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Chinese scientists have successfully recreated the rare hexagonal meteorite diamond in a laboratory, providing definitive proof of its existence and overcoming decades of scientific debate.
Scientists in China have successfully synthesized lonsdaleite, a hexagonal form of diamond known for its exceptional hardness and stability at high temperatures, marking a 50-year milestone in creating this rare material in the lab. The new samples are larger and tougher than previous efforts, opening potential applications in industrial cutting tools, electronics, and protective coatings, although mass production challenges remain.