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Which mineral will scratch glass but will be scratched by a nail?
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quartz
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Can sulfur be scratched by a nail?
Yes!!! The allotrope ' yellow flowers of sulphur' is quite soft and can be scratched with a finger nail.
Can nickel be scratched by a nail?
Yes
What happens when you put a nail in a glass of water and leave it aside for 2 hours?
it will rust in few hours
What would happen if a zinc coated nail became scratched?
All zinc nails rust over a long period of time. One that has been scratched will rust sooner. You could touch over with a zinc paint. I would need to know more. I cant see any problems.
How do you get nailpolish off without using nailpolish?
First soak it in water for 15-20 min. Then try to scratch it off with your thumb. If u don't have nails use a sharp object to scratch it off. Actually just use nail polish remover
What hardness does a mineral have if it scratched by glass but scratched an iron nail?
It would have to be 5.0 because glass has a hardness of 5.5 and an iron nail has the hardness of 4.5
Can hematite be scratched by a nail?
It can be scratched by a diamond, corundum, topaz, and quartz.
What does a mineral have if it is scratched by glass but scratches an iron nail?
It would have to be 5.0 because glass has a hardness of 5.5 and an iron nail has the hardness of 4.5
What hardness does a mineral have if it is scratched by glass but scratches an iron nail?
It would have to be 5.0 because glass has a hardness of 5.5 and an iron nail has the hardness of 4.5
How can one determine the hardness of a mineral using Mohs scale need explain the technique and what is Mohs scale?
The Mohs Scale of Hardness is used to measure hardness of a mineral, which is its resistance to scratching. It is a quantitative scale, which relies on the relative hardness of other minerals . Higher numbered minerals scratch lower numbered ones. You can use every day objects like a glass plate, a knife, or a nail to distinguish hard and soft. Hard minerals scratch glass, but can't be scratched with a knife blade of a nail. Soft minerals will not scratch glass, but can be scratched with a knife blade or masonry nail. You can purchase hardness kits to help make these distinctions.
What hardness does a mineral have if it does not scratch glass but scratches an iron nail?
The hardness of glass is around 6, and the hardness of iron is about 5. So your mineral is probably around a 5.5.
Can diamonds be scratched with a nail?
No. Only another diamond can scratch a diamond.
How is mineral hardness tested?
Mineral hardness is tested on a glass plate or usually a finger nail.
How is the hardness range for a mineral determined?
The answer is quite complicated in fact I don't know the exact answer. What I really know is that a geologist will probably know the exact answer. Geologists study rocks and rocks have lots of minerals. You can search the answer as well by looking at geologist websites. If it doesn't work then I hope someone else can edit this answer.
How would a mineral collector determine the hardness of an unknown mineral specimen?
There are two ways. One way is to buy a scratch test kit and follow the instructions. They will tell you to try to scratch minerals of certain hardnesses and find the hardest one it can scratch. For example, if it scratches a mineral with a hardness of 6 but not one with a hardness of 7, the hardness would be between 6 and 7. If you do not have one of those available, you can try scratching common objects. Your fingernail is 1.5, a penny is 2.5, a pocketknife blade is 5.0, window glass is 5.5, a steel file is 6.5, and quartz is 7.0.
Can magnetite scratch other rocks and minerals?
Yes magnatite does and it can be scratched by a nail Jk!
Can magnetite can scratch other rocks and minerals?
Yes magnatite does and it can be scratched by a nail Jk!
