Diamond is the hardest natural material known. It has an FCC crystal structure and is composed solely of carbon. Diamonds form under high pressures deep within the Earth. Their extreme hardness is due to the strong covalent bonds between the carbon atoms. Diamonds can conduct heat 4 times better than copper due to vibrations along the carbon bonds. Different types of diamonds are classified based on their nitrogen impurity levels. Synthetic diamonds can now be produced through chemical vapor deposition.