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I would say not likely. Most metals are rather soft in their pure form. One of the most distinguishing characteristics about metals is that they are sectile, or easily cut with a knife. Silver has a hardness (on the Mohs scale) of 3. That is probably not going to scratch many other minerals.
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∙ 9y agoCopper can indeed scratch a few other rocks and minerals. These rocks and minerals must register as softer than copper on the hardness scale.
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Can quartz scratch other rocks and minerals?
yes.
Can magnetite scratch other rocks and minerals?
Yes magnatite does and it can be scratched by a nail Jk!
Can barite scratch other rocks or minerals?
Yes. Barite is able to scratch any other mineral, or rock composed of minerals, with an equivalent or lower Mohs hardness rating (Barite: Mohs 3-3.5).
How do minerals contribute to the hardness of rocks?
Some minerals have varying hardness according to the direction you may scratch
What kind of rocks do minerals make?
Minerals are not made of rocks. Rocks are aggregates of minerals.
Can quartz scratch other rocks and minerals?
yes.
Can moonstone scratch other rocks and minerals?
yes it can
Can a diamond scratch a rock or mineral?
Diamond will scratch all rocks and other minerals, including itself.
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!
Can barite scratch other rocks or minerals?
Yes. Barite is able to scratch any other mineral, or rock composed of minerals, with an equivalent or lower Mohs hardness rating (Barite: Mohs 3-3.5).
How do minerals contribute to the hardness of rocks?
Some minerals have varying hardness according to the direction you may scratch
What is the scratch table of rocks and minerals?
The scratch table is called the Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness and measures the hardness of minerals in relation to the known hardest (diamond) and softest (talc) minerals.
What are the rocks and minerals in Florida?
Moonstone, Agitized Coral, Copper
Are cars made of rocks and minerals?
Cars are made of steel, aluminum, copper, & magnesium. All these come from rocks or minerals. So the answer is yes.
Which parts of cars are made from rocks and minerals?
Almost every part of an automobile is made from rocks or minerals. The steel, glass, brass, aluminum, copper, and plastic. All of these come from rocks or some minerals.
Do you mine copper?
yes you mine all kinds of rocks and minerals
