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Relative mineral hardness when compared to other minerals.
Gillian Watsica
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∙ 10y agoThe Mohs scale is used to measure the relative hardness of a material. It is based on the ability of one material to scratch another.The scale start at the soft end with Talc, through to Diamond as the hardest.
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∙ 7y agoThe Mohs scale measures the hardness of minerals, on a scale of 1 to 10. Examples : 1 is the lowest (for example, Talc), 10 is the highest (for example, Diamond.)
The idea is that harder materials can scratch softer materials.
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∙ 13y agoRelative mineral hardness when compared to other minerals.
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∙ 13y ago1) Talc
2) Gypsum
3) Calcite
4) Fluorite
5) Apatite
6) Orthoclase Feldspar
7) Quartz
8) Topaz
9) Corundum
10) Diamond
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∙ 11y agoHe measured the hardness of the mineral.
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∙ 9y agothe hardness
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∙ 11y agohardness
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Where is clay on the MOHS scale?
The Mohs scale measures the hardness of a mineral. Kaolinite, which is a clay mineral and part of the group of industrial minerals, has a Mohs scale value of 2-2.5.
The Mohs scale measures a mineral's?
In addition to carbon, carbonate minerals contain
What scale compares resistance of the surfaces of minerals to scratching?
The Mohs scale of mineral hardness measures the scratchability of minerals.
What system did Friedrich Mohs invent?
Friedrich Mohs is famous for creating the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. He formulated a scale of one to ten and assigned each mineral a value. This eventually became the basis for the Mohs scale.
Geology of talc?
Talc or steatite is a metamorphic rock. It is a secondary mineral and it is the main mineral used to produce soapstone.
Where is clay on the MOHS scale?
The Mohs scale measures the hardness of a mineral. Kaolinite, which is a clay mineral and part of the group of industrial minerals, has a Mohs scale value of 2-2.5.
Measure how easily a mineral can be scratched?
Mohs hardness scale measures that.
The Mohs scale measures a mineral's?
In addition to carbon, carbonate minerals contain
What scale compares resistance of the surfaces of minerals to scratching?
The Mohs scale of mineral hardness measures the scratchability of minerals.
What scale is used to find a mineral's hardness?
the mohs hardness scale
What system did Friedrich Mohs invent?
Friedrich Mohs is famous for creating the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. He formulated a scale of one to ten and assigned each mineral a value. This eventually became the basis for the Mohs scale.
Geology of talc?
Talc or steatite is a metamorphic rock. It is a secondary mineral and it is the main mineral used to produce soapstone.
What is the name of the scale used to determine hardnes of a minera?
It is called "Mohs Hardness Scale" and it measures what the hardness of a rock or mineral. Legardeboy.
Who is the mineral scale named after?
The Mohs mineral scale was named after German mineralogist Frederich Mohs (1773-1839)
What is the name of the mineral hardness scale?
It's called the Ore
What mineral has the highest number on the mohs scale?
Diamond, with a hardness of 10 on the Mohs scale.
What is the hardness of the ruby?
Ruby, a variety of the mineral corundum, has a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.
