Explanation

The hardest substance in the world is diamond.

Its hardness is due to the strong covalent bonding between its carbon atoms.

This making it the most resistant to scratching.

Category: Native minerals

Cleavage: 111 (perfect in four directions)

Crystal class: Hexoctahedral (m3m); H-M symbol: (4/m 3 2/m)

Crystal habit: Octahedral

Crystal system: Cubic

Dana classification: 1.3.6.1

Density: 3.5–3.53 g/cm3 3500–3530 kg/m3