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How hard is calcite on te Mohs scale?
3
What is the fact for calcite?
on the mohs scale calcite is 3
Can a paperclip scratch calcite?
No, a paperclip is not hard enough to scratch calcite. Calcite is a mineral with a hardness of 3 on the Mohs scale, while a paperclip is softer and would not be able to scratch calcite.
Is feldspar harder than calcite?
no,calcite is ranked number 3 on the mohs scale of hardness. topaz is ranked number 8 on mohs scale of hardness. 10 is the hardest(diamond) 1 is the softest(talc) look it up!
Can appetite scratch calcite?
No, appetite (also known as apatite) is not hard enough to scratch calcite. Calcite is a mineral that is harder than appetite on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.
What is the hardness of calcine?
Calcite has a hardness of 3 on the Mohs scale.
What is the hardness of calcite on the MOHS hardness scale?
No one seems to know how hard scandium is on the mohs hardness scale (believe me i looked everywhere and they all say N/A) but i did manage to find it's hardness on the Brinell hardness scale. On the Brinell hardness scale it is 750 MPa. If you find how hard it is on the mohs scale please revise my awnser to also include that.
Can calcite be scratched by a penny?
No, calcite is harder than a penny and cannot be scratched by it. Calcite has a Mohs hardness of 3, while a penny typically has a hardness of around 3.5 on the Mohs scale.
Which mineral is hard enough to scratch calcite but is not hard enough to scratch amphibole?
Quartz is hard enough to scratch calcite, as it has a higher hardness rating on the Mohs scale. However, quartz is not hard enough to scratch amphibole minerals, which are generally harder than calcite.
Is fluorite harder than calcite?
Yes, fluorite is harder than calcite. Fluorite has a hardness of 4 on the Mohs scale, while calcite has a hardness of 3. This means that fluorite can scratch calcite, but calcite cannot scratch fluorite.
What can scratch calcite?
calcite is a 3 on the Mohs scale of Hardness and can scratch anything that's under it. just that simple
Is this statement true or false that apatite can scratch calcite?
Yes.Apatite - Ca5(PO4)3OH - has a Mohs hardness of 5.Calcite - CaCO3 - has a Mohs hardness of 5.
