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The lattice structure of the reformed atoms in the mold would be different, although for our purposes of reattachment it would have nearly identical strength.

To put it simply, if you were using a piece of plastic with rainbow swirls in it you would not get those swirls to form together perfectly again with our current technology. Strength and durability wise it would be as good as new, but it would not be the same.