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He originally came up with the scale when classifying a private collection. He classified them by their physical characteristics rather than their chemical composition, using their relative hardness.
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∙ 14y agoThe Mohs scale of hardness is used in mineral identification. Each mineral has a determined Mohs hardness. Testing a mineral's hardness relative to other minerals will help determine what mineral it is.
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∙ 14y agoFriedrich Mohs developed the 'Mohs scale of mineral hardness'.
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∙ 13y agoThe hardness of minerals.
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What scale is used to find a mineral's hardness?
the mohs hardness scale
What is topaz's number on the mohs scale?
Topaz is number 8 on the Mohs scale.
What is the most soft material in the mohs scale?
The softest material in the mohs scale is talc
How hard is a finger nail on the mohs hardness scale?
It is about 2.5 in the Mohs Hardness Scale.
Why is the hardness of a mineral important?
because you will need to see if it is hard enough to build things with it if you dont know search for mohs scale
Why did fredrich mohs die?
because he had cancer
When was Ulrich Fredrich von Cappelen born?
Ulrich Fredrich von Cappelen was born in 1770.
When did Ulrich Fredrich von Cappelen die?
Ulrich Fredrich von Cappelen died in 1820.
Who discovered berlyium?
fredrich wohler
What was the fathers name of friedrich mohs?
Friedrich Mohs's father's name was Carl Friedrich Mohs.
Who establshed the scale for mneral hardness?
fredrich moh
What did fredrich moh invent?
he made the scale of hardness...
What scale is used to find a mineral's hardness?
the mohs hardness scale
What year was cadmium?
Cadmium was invented in 1817 by Fredrich Stromeyer.
Who urged the idea of pride assertiveness and strength?
Fredrich nietzsche
What is tantalum is the mohs scale?
Tantalum is 6.5 on the Mohs scale,
Who created Mohs scale of hardness?
Friedrich Mohs created it
