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Geologists use the Mohs scale of mineral hardness to characterize the scratch resistance of various minerals through the ability of a harder material to scratch a softer material. In this scale diamond is the hardest material and talc the softest.
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Would feldspar be use to test mineral hardness?
Yes "feldspar" is one of the minerals on Moh's scale of hardness.
What characteristics cause geologist to classify silver as a mineral?
These are the characteristics that geologists use texture, shape, density, and volume.
What are some observable properties of rocks?
by using a method which is "king Phillip came over from great Spain" this means "kingdom phylum class order family genus species"
How can you determinate the hardness of a mineral?
use it to scratch other solid materials
Geologists use a to investigate rocks and minerals?
complicated sort of tools like nails and hammers and saws and things of which i dont no of
How do classify minerals according to their hardness geoogist use what?
Geologist perform a hardness test using their fingernail, a penny, and a paper clip.
How do you identify all the properties scientists use to classify minerals?
By there color, hardness, density, luster, streak, plus crystalshare
Which of the following is not a characteristic that geologists use to identify minerals A Fracture B Color c Streak D Softness?
Some characteristics geologists use to identify minerals are fracture, luster, streak, density, cleavage and hardness. From the choices given, D is the one that is not a characteristic.
A scale used to measure the hardness of rocks?
The Mohs scale is used to determine the relative hardness of minerals.
What test do geologists use to determine the hardness of a mineral?
the streak test
How do geologists use the column?
Geologists use the geologic column to classify layers of rocks and fossils that make up the Earth's crust.
What are 2 things geologists use to identyfiy minerals?
Two things that geologists use is a pic and a shovel
How do geologists use geologic column?
Geologists use the geologic column to classify layers of rocks and fossils that make up the Earth's crust.
If you have a box of buttons what properties might you use to classify them?
you can classify buttons by size, shape, color, weight, texture, and hardness
What would you use Mohs scale of hardness for?
you use it for studying minerals
What do scientists use to determiner the hardness of minerals?
the mohs scale
How can you determine hardness rate for minerals?
Use the scratch test.
