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No. Diamond is the hardest natural mineral on earth, rated as 10 on the Mohs Scale of hardness, where 10 is the hardest. Glass, which is silicate, rates 6 or 7 on Mohs, depending on its composition.

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Diamonds are harder than glass, but they are not necessarily more fragile. Diamonds can chip or fracture if hit with enough force in the right direction. Glass, on the other hand, is more prone to shattering when dropped or under sudden pressure.

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