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According to Mohs' Hardness Scale, talc registers at a 1, whilst feldspar registers at a 6, so, no, talc cannot scratch feldspar.
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What mineral can scratch feldspar but not quartz?
There is no mineral that would satisfy the question. If a mineral is able to scratch feldspar, it would have a Mohs hardness of 6 or above. Fluorite is rated as a 4. It would be impossible for a mineral which scratches feldspar to be unable to scratch fluorite.
Which object can scratch apatite but not feldspar?
Glass can scratch apatite but not feldspar.
Why can your fingernail scratch talc?
you can scratch talc becuase it is the softest mineral on the moth scale.
Can talc scratch over minerals?
Talc is supposed to be too fragile to cause a scratch on the majority of minerals.
Which object can scratch feldspar but not quartz?
steel file 6.5
What mineral can scratch feldspar but not quartz?
There is no mineral that would satisfy the question. If a mineral is able to scratch feldspar, it would have a Mohs hardness of 6 or above. Fluorite is rated as a 4. It would be impossible for a mineral which scratches feldspar to be unable to scratch fluorite.
Which object can scratch apatite but not feldspar?
Glass can scratch apatite but not feldspar.
Why can your fingernail scratch talc?
you can scratch talc becuase it is the softest mineral on the moth scale.
Can your fingernail scratch talc?
you can scratch talc becuase it is the softest mineral on the moth scale.
Can talc scratch over minerals?
Talc is supposed to be too fragile to cause a scratch on the majority of minerals.
Can calcite scratch feldspar?
no
Which object can scratch feldspar but not quartz?
steel file 6.5
Will topaz scratch talc?
yes
What can quartzite scratch?
topaz
What can talc scratch?
Talc can scratch Talc , although Talc's hardness varies it is considered a soft mineral, that can even be scratched with a finger nail. Any mineral or material with a hardness equal to or greater than 1 on the Mohs hardness scale will be able to scratch talc. Talc is the softest mineral listed on the Mohs scale, listed as a 1 on the scale which is graded from 1 through 10, with 10 being the hardest (diamond).
What mineral you can scratch with your fingernail?
The most commonly known mineral that can be scratched with a fingernail is talc.
What is the rock that you can scratch with your nail?
That would be Talc.
