Interesting to measure it in time to get 1 diamond, can you not synthesise millions at the same time?
Edit: It is measured in hours per carat to be clear. You can synthesise loads at the same time but not enough to outperforming mining at these two specific mines. Also they chose a lab making 30 diamonds at a time when they could have chosen a lab making 60, 300, 3000.
Worst_username_eu t1_iz004vp wrote
Reply to Scientists have analyzed the specific labor costs for producing a 1 carat diamond in mines and through artificial synthesis. The work of human turned out to be more effective: 26 minutes versus 2-3.5 hours. by Skoltech_
Interesting to measure it in time to get 1 diamond, can you not synthesise millions at the same time?
Edit: It is measured in hours per carat to be clear. You can synthesise loads at the same time but not enough to outperforming mining at these two specific mines. Also they chose a lab making 30 diamonds at a time when they could have chosen a lab making 60, 300, 3000.