The Hardest Naturally Occurring Substance on Earth

I think it is more to do with the actual pressure seen at the stylus while playing vinyl that wears the diamond out.
And as for accidental damage it is not the diamond itself we often damage as that would be VERY difficult but rather the cantilever as you rightly say AND the adhesion of diamond to said cantilever..
That is what the klutz amongst us usually end up ruining, just knocking the diamond off completely.
Not much fun when you drop what you thought was the needle just to see the arm go skidding right across the record.......

Uber, you’re a genius at stating the obvious. 🤗 Slow day at the beach? 🏄🏻‍♂️

Uber, you’re a genius

Thanks GK.........

I see what you did. Did anachronism help you with that? I seem to recall humor is not your strong suit. 😳

Heck no
Im all grown up now and managed it all on my own.
My psychiatrist is so proud of the new me!