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Yes magnatite does and it can be scratched by a nail Jk!

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Q: Can magnetite scratch other rocks and minerals?
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Can magnetite can scratch other rocks and minerals?

Yes magnatite does and it can be scratched by a nail Jk!


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.


What types of rocks are most metallic minerals or metals associated with?

Ferrogeneous Rocks. Eg Magnetite and Ironstone.


Can copper scratch other rocks and minerals?

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.


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).


What minerals are found in andesitic rocks?

Feldspars, biotite, magnetite, and quartz are found in varying degrees in igneous andesitic rocks.


What is the chemical composition of skarn?

Minerals commonly present within skarn rocks include garnet, magnetite and epidote.


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.


How is magnetite created?

Magnetite is created through sedimentary rocks. They are also formed by metamorphic rocks. Magnetite is found in underground mining regions.