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Is diamond a soft rock?
Well, diamond is a mineral so it isn't any type of rock.Diamond is the hardest mineral on earth and a 10 on the 1-10 MOHZ hardness scale. It is 40-50 times harder than the next hardest rock, corundum which is 9 on the scale. So no, diamond is quite the very opposite of soft, and as previously stated, it is a mineral, not a rock.No, diamond is the hardest rock.
What is the third hardest gems?
: Diamond is the hardest gem. : : It is the only gem to rank a 10 on the 1 to 10 Mohs hardness scale. When we talk about "hardness," we're talking about a gem's ability to withstand scratching. As the hardest gem, diamond can scratch, or cut, any other stone, but only a diamond can scratch a diamond. : After diamond, the next hardest gem is sapphire. Even though sapphire ranks 9 on the Mohs scale, it is not nearly as hard as diamond. : Neither diamond or sapphire, however, is the *toughest* gem. That distinction belongs to nephrite, a type of jade. Toughness measures resistance to breaking, and nephrite jade is tougher than both diamond and sapphire.
Properties of a ruby?
The chemical composition of ruby is aluminum oxide (Al 2 O3). Its specific gravity is 3.99 to 4.00 and refractive index range is 1.760-1.768 to 1.770-1.779. Ruby's hardness on Mohs scale is 9. It's the next hardest mineral after diamond.
What is the fourth hardest mineral on in the lithosphere?
Diamond is tops, but depending on the growth pattern of the crystal, not all diamonds are of equal hardness. And the hardest ones are used for polishing the softer ones.Sapphire would be next in the list, along with ruby, the same bulk material, but with different impurities. (Emerald is lower in Mohs hardness.)Corundum would fill out the fourth place for the natural materials in the lithosphere.E&OE
What kind of gems is the worlds strongest?
Diamonds are the hardest mineral/gem in the world but they are brittle. The next step down from diamonds are sapphires and rubies. They arent brittle and are quite hard. On a scale of 1 to 10, diamonds (#10) being the hardest, sapphires rank 9. For more on the scale I used. Google MOHs scale of hardness
Is glass is to brittle as frail is to weak?
Yes, Glass is softer than diamond. Diamond is the hardest known substance! Diamond is number 10 on the Mohs scale, and is 40 times harder than Corundum, which is number 9 on the Moh's scale (and the next hardest natural substance). It also has the most dense atomical configuration of any minerals.
What is aquamarine's hardness on the mohs scale?
Topaz comes next, then corundum, then diamond is hardest with a hardness of 10
Do Diamonds scratch glass?
I have heard of this happening when a diamond has a flaw in it. A jeweler will be able to let you know about diamond flaws. Yes - A diamond can chip or fracture irrespective of flaws. While diamonds are quite hard (scratch resistant), they all have 'fracture planes' as a result of how the carbon atoms are ordered, and thus their toughness (resistance to fracture or chipping) is good but not great. You can smash a diamond with a hammer for example. I know several diamond cutters who do the bulk of their work recutting chipped diamonds, so it happens far more often than people would think.
Does graphite scratch glass?
Yes, scientist have turned "mundane" form of carbon into diamond by applying enormous amounts of heat and pressure. These conditions are similar to what forms diamonds naturally. The process is expensive though.
What is the hardest boss other than any Ghirahim or imprisoned or Demise battle in skyward sword?
The next hardest boss I'd say is Kolokotos.
What are facts about diamonds?
well they are very popular when it comes to jewelery especially engagement rings it is pretty and can only be scratched by itself A diamond is the hardest of all known minerals From Galleries.com: Physically, on the Mohs scale, diamond is a perfect 10, meaning it is the hardest known naturally occurring substance. Diamond is transparent over the broadest variety of wavelengths from ultraviolet into the far infrared. Diamond conducts heat five times better than silver, its next closest competitor. Diamond has the highest melting point: 3820 degrees Kelvin. Diamond atoms are packed closer than are atoms of any other substance. yes there are interesting facts about diamonds. it's shiny and the hardest mineral in the world. Extremely hard precious gem Highly refractive form of carbon colorless It is a greasy gem The rate that it come's on the moh's scale is the 10 because if the hardness of it. the chemicail formula is C streak: None Diamonds are made completely of carbon. Because they are only produced under intense heat and pressure, diamonds form a very neat molecular structure called a lattice. They are found very deep under the earth, and can be very expensive. Diamonds are rare gems and are often found on wedding and engagement rings. A diamond can conduct electricity. They're kinda shiny...
What is a halo diamond?
It is the next Halo game.
