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A diamond can scratch a diamond, but one diamond cannot scratch itself.
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What tests are used to determine the authenticity of a diamond?
Only diamond can scratch diamond.
What are the classifications of igneous rocks?
it can get scratch by a diamond
Is Diamond is the hardest mineral and can it scratch corundum?
no it can't
What is the only mineral that can scratch corundum?
Diamond is the hardest mineral and is the only one that can scratch corundum. but in my opinion corundum will scratch corundum any mineral of the same hardness will scratch the other !
How can a genuine diamond be identified without the use of tools?
scratch it against glass if the glass scratches its diamond
Can a diamond scratch a rock or mineral?
Diamond will scratch all rocks and other minerals, including itself.
What mineral can scratch itself but no other mineral can scratch it?
A diamond is the only material that cannot be scratched by any other than itself.
Is iodide a hardest non metal than diamond?
No. Nothing can damage or even scratch a diamond but a diamond itself.
Can you scratch a diamond?
Diamond is the hardest gemstone with hardness being 10. But hardness varies at octahedral faces of diamonds. So a diamond can only be scratched by a diamond itself.
Can quartz scratch a diamond?
No. Only a diamond can scratch another diamond.
Can Gypsum can scratch diamond?
gympsum can scratch diamond
What will a diamond scratch?
A diamond will scratch anything and everything, including another diamond.
Can steel scratch a diamond?
No. Diamond will scratch steel, however,
What happens when a diamond is hit by a bullet?
Diamond's scratch 'hardness' is the highest amongst naturally formed minerals. The only thing that can scratch it, is itself. However it is not 'tough'. Basically, Diamond is brittle. A blow from a solid object may crack it. If a diamond was struck by a bullet, it might shatter.
Can a knife scratch a diamond?
Nope! A diamond is the hardest substance on earth so only a diamond can scratch a diamond!
Can a diamond scratch a nail?
Yes: not a good use for a diamond, but yes, a diamond will scratch a nail.
Could diamond scratch another diamond?
Yes, in fact, it is the only way to scratch a diamond.
