answersLogoWhite

0

Is the metal part of a hammer a mineral?

Updated: 8/19/2019
User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

Best Answer

No, for the reason that the metal from which it is made is not found in that form in nature. A hammer is made from steel. Steel is a man-made metal composed mostly of iron with added carbon to improve the properties of the iron.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Is the metal part of a hammer a mineral?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What is the shininess part of a mineral?

Metal


How is the metal obained from mineral?

I could be wrong, but they probably try to chip the stone and stuff off, melt the metal out, or just plain hammer the stuff.


When was Metal Hammer created?

Metal Hammer was created in 1983.


Which tool is commonly used to test for the hardness if a mineral?

hammer


What is the meaning of the term ''peen''?

The term "peen", when used as a noun, refers to a part of the head of a hammer. When used as a verb, it refers to the process of working metal with a hammer.


How do you tell if an element is a metal with a hammer?

You can tell if an element is metal with a hammer by determining if it is malleable (meaning that it can be molded or bent). Just smash it with the hammer, and if it shatters, it probably isn't a metal.


Which metal is found in hammer?

The principal metal is iron.


Is a hammer and a nail a mineral?

are there minerals in hammers and nails


Is Asbestos a metal?

No. Asbestos is a mineral, not a metal.


What is the purpose of the hammer?

A ball-peen hammer is applied to shape metal .


Gold nugget a mineral?

Gold is a metal, not a mineral.


Is Topaz a mineral or a metal?

topaz is a mineral of course.