Researchers Javier Morales, Luis Apátiga and Victor Castaño at the National Autonomous University of Mexico are conducting studies as to whether substances like acetone and ethanol can be transformed into diamonds. They happened to discover that 80 proof tequila was ideal for diamond-making. Alcohol and diamonds? Our heart is bursting into millions of little star-shaped rainbows:

During their research, the scientists found that 80 proof tequila is about the perfect balance of ethanol to water in order to create the diamond film.

Of course, to create the diamonds the tequila is evaporated into a vapor, and then the vapor is heated to around 1400 degrees Fahrenheit and deposited into silicon or stainless steel trays. The result? 100 to 400 nm diameter diamonds that are free from impurities.

The diamonds are virtually indestructible, making them ideal for use as cutting tools. Now. Can you turn them back into tequila once you’re done with them? Because, otherwise, these are worthless to us.

Tequila is not just golden - it is also diamonds, literally [Nerd Beach]