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The hardness of a mineral is categorized on the Mohs hardness scale with talc as 1 and diamond as 10. A mineral can only be scratched bya mineral that is as hard or harder than the first mineral. So talc can scratch talc but nothing else. A diamond can scratch every other mienral including itself.
Cordundum with a hardness of 9 can't scratch diamonds but can scratch a lot of other minderals.
What else can I help you with?
Is a mineral soft?
No, a mineral is a hard substance
What soft mineral is a polymorph of diamond?
The mineral is graphite.
Which is mineral and hardness soft?
For example talc is very soft.
Which describes talc A. a very soft mineral B. a very hard mineral C. a mineral also known as pyrite D. a rock made of calcite and salt B. a very hard mineral C?
Very soft mineral
What soft mineral starts with the letter g?
Graphite is a very soft mineral beginning with "g". Interestingly enough, it is composed of carbon, just like diamond, which is the hardest mineral known!
Is mineral water considered soft?
Yes
What soft mineral starts with the letter A?
caca
Why sodium is an soft metal?
It's not; It is a mineral.
What soft mineral starts with the letter T?
TopazTaaffeiteThomsoniteTanzaniteTiger-eyeTourmalineTsavoriteTugtupiteTurquoise
How can you determine if a mineral is a mineral?
If you are starting with a mineral, there is no need to determine if it is a mineral. Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic solids, with a specific chemical formula and a crystalline structure. If the material in question does not meet this definition, it probably isn't a mineral.
What mineral is soft and metallic?
The mineral that is soft and metallic is talc. Talc is known for its greasy feel and can be easily scratched with a fingernail, making it one of the softer minerals on the Mohs scale.
What 4 letter mineral can soft water leach from pipes in old buildings?
The mineral is lead.
