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Hardness refers to various properties of matter in the solid phase that give it high resistance to various kinds of shape change when force is applied. Hard matter is contrasted with soft matter.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoHardnes of matter is its ability to resist being scratched. (only applies to solids.)
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∙ 15y agoHow resistant something is to being scratched or marked.
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∙ 12y agosomething that is rigid and resistant to pressure
some hard materials (esp gems and rocks) are measured on the Mohs scales as to how easily they are scratched
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∙ 11y agoEx.
Wood
Hammer
Rock
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Which mineral property is better for identifying a mineral Magnetism or hardness?
Hardness is better.
Is hardness property of elements?
Pure materials, especially minerals, are measured on a hardness scale. There are three basic tests: indentation hardness, scratch hardness and rebound hardness. See Wikipedia
What is the most reliable clue in identifying a mineral?
hardness, luster, cleavage and fracture, color (not quite useful) and streak
What physical property is when diamond dust can be used to cut or grind most other materials.?
Hardness
How can you determinate the hardness of a mineral?
use it to scratch other solid materials
How hardness defined when identifying minerals?
Hardness is the ability of a mineral to resist being scratched. A diamond is the hardest mineral--which means that no other mineral can scratch it.
When is hardness defined when identifying minerals?
Hardness is the ability of a mineral to resist being scratched. A diamond is the hardest mineral--which means that no other mineral can scratch it.
What is hot hardness?
Hardness is a characteristic that applies to a range of materials-metals and nonmetals alike- and is defined as the resistance of the material to deformation.
Which mineral property is better for identifying a mineral Magnetism or hardness?
Hardness is better.
What is another property in identifying a mineral?
The properties in identifying minerals are color,luster,hardness,cleavage and fracture,and streak.
How do you determine the hardness of ductile materials?
Hardness of ductile materials can be determined by following methods..... 1) Brinell Hardness Test 2)Vickers Hardness Test 3)Rockwell Hardness Test 4) Scratch hardness test
What is the hardness of fiber?
The term hardness is not adequate and important for carbon fibers; they are soft materials.
Is hardness property of elements?
Pure materials, especially minerals, are measured on a hardness scale. There are three basic tests: indentation hardness, scratch hardness and rebound hardness. See Wikipedia
How do you test physical hardness of salt?
Two methods:- comparison with other materials with known hardness- using a special instrument to measure hardness
What is the streak of sandstone and the hardness?
Streak and Mohs hardness are descriptive and identifying terms for minerals. Because sandstone could be composed of a multitude of different rock particles or minerals, a specific hardness or streak cannot be attributed to them.
What is the most reliable clue in identifying a mineral?
hardness, luster, cleavage and fracture, color (not quite useful) and streak
What physical property is when diamond dust can be used to cut or grind most other materials.?
Hardness
