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What does a mineral have if it is scratches by glass but scratches an iron nail?
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It would have to be 5.0 because glass has a hardness of 5.5 and an iron nail has the hardness of 4.5
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What does a mineral have if it is scratched by glass but scratches an iron nail?
It would have to be 5.0 because glass has a hardness of 5.5 and an iron nail has the hardness of 4.5
What hardness does a mineral have if it is scratched by glass but scratches an iron nail?
It would have to be 5.0 because glass has a hardness of 5.5 and an iron nail has the hardness of 4.5
What hardness does a mineral have if it does not scratch glass but scratches an iron nail?
The hardness of glass is around 6, and the hardness of iron is about 5. So your mineral is probably around a 5.5.
What hardness does a mineral have if it scratched by glass but scratched an iron nail?
It would have to be 5.0 because glass has a hardness of 5.5 and an iron nail has the hardness of 4.5
What hardness does a mineral have if it does not scratch glass but it scratches an iron nail?
The hardness would be between 4.5 and 5.5 on the Mohs scale. I actually think it would be 4.5, but to be safe, I would put between 4.5 and 5.5. Hope that helps!
What hardness does a mineral have if it does not scratch glass but it scratches iron nail?
The hardness would be between 4.5 and 5.5 on the Mohs scale. I actually think it would be 4.5, but to be safe, I would put between 4.5 and 5.5. Hope that helps!
Why is an iron nail not a mineral?
Minerals are pure elements. While iron by itself is an element, an iron nail would be made up of iron and various additives, thus making it not a pure mineral.
Which mineral will scratch glass but will be scratched by a nail?
quartz
Is a quart a mineral?
Quartz is a mineral. It has a hardness of 7 on Mohs Scale of Hardness; thus, it scratches glass but it is not scratched by a masonry nail or knife blade. It does not have any cleavage, it only fractures, and it can have conchoidal fracture (similar to glass). It is also a light-colored nonmetallic mineral with a greasy luster. It can be colorless, white, gray, or other colors. Other distinctive mineral proprieties include its hexagonal prisms, pyramidal structure, and that it can be transparent or translucent.
Is quarts mineral?
Quartz is a mineral. It has a hardness of 7 on Mohs Scale of Hardness; thus, it scratches glass but it is not scratched by a masonry nail or knife blade. It does not have any cleavage, it only fractures, and it can have conchoidal fracture (similar to glass). It is also a light-colored nonmetallic mineral with a greasy luster. It can be colorless, white, gray, or other colors. Other distinctive mineral proprieties include its hexagonal prisms, pyramidal structure, and that it can be transparent or translucent.
How is hardness tested?
Mineral hardness is tested on a glass plate or usually a finger nail.
What do you use to remove scratches from glass?
a buffer In most cases if you can feel the scratch with your finger nail, it's to deep to buff out.
