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[[Image:boltstd.png|right|thumb|A standard [[bolter]] round, with a diamantine tip.]]
'''Diamantine''' is a metallic material used by the [[Imperium of Man]] to fabricate weapons, ammunition and armour. "Diamantine" means consisting of diamonds, or resembling diamonds.
== Known Uses ==
* Diamantine is used in [[bolter ]] ammunition. The standard bolt, rounds for [[assault cannon]]s and other projectiles<sup>1</sup> have diamantine tips. This material replaces the lead used in today's bullets.{{Fn|1}}* Armour is sometimes constructed of diamantine, or walls and doors are sometimes lined or made with it, notably in the walls of a [[Space Marine]] [[Fortress-Monastery]]<sup>.{{Fn|2</sup>}} == Trivia ==*"Diamantine" means consisting of diamonds, or resembling diamonds.
==Sources==
*<sup>{{Endn|1</sup>}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Wargear]], {{Cite This}}*<sup>{{Endn|2</sup>}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader]], {{Cite This}}[[Category:Materials]]
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