Can gold scratch other minerals

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Yes, some. Though gold is a soft element it is not the softest

Wiki User

∙ 13y ago

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Can minerals and common objects with the same hardness scratch each other?

No, minerals and common objects with the same hardness are not able to scratch each other and leave a mark behind. For example, minerals with a hardness of 2.5 - 3 include gold and silver. Try scratching two pieces of jewellery made of gold and silver. It does not make a mark at all!

Which minerals cannot scratch any minerals by itself?

Diamond is the hardest naturally occurring mineral and can scratch all other minerals. Talc is the softest of minerals and cannot scratch any other mineral.

What mineral can scratch all the minerals?

Diamonds are proven to scratch all minerals including itself.

Can other minerals scratch the hematite?

Yes, other minerals can scratch hematite. Hematite has a hardness of 5.5-6.5 on the Mohs scale, so minerals with a higher hardness (like quartz or corundum) can scratch hematite.

What other minerals can scratch Talc?

All of them

How do minerals break other minerals?

minerals don't break other minerals yet they can scratch other minerals based on their hardness which is measured by the Mohs scale

Which mineral cannot scratch any of the other minerals?

Talc is the mineral that cannot scratch any of the other minerals on the Mohs hardness scale. It has a hardness of 1, making it the softest mineral. This means that all other minerals, which have a higher hardness rating, can scratch talc, but talc itself cannot scratch any of them.

Can moonstone scratch other rocks and minerals?

yes it can

Which minerals will scratch every other mineral?

Diamond

Can quartz scratch other rocks and minerals?

Yes, quartz is considered a hard mineral ranking 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness, making it able to scratch most other minerals. However, there are harder minerals such as diamond and corundum that can scratch quartz.

When determine which minerals will scratch other minerals you would need to refer to the what?

When determining which minerals will scratch other minerals, you would need to refer to the Mohs Hardness Scale. The scale ranges from 1 (softest) to 10 (hardest) and is a tool used to measure the relative hardness of different minerals based on their ability to scratch each other.

When determining which minerals will scratch other minerals you would need to refer to the?

it refers to the mohs scale

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