Yes..in a high definition the Fayalite can be able to scratch the Orthoclase but not the topaz. If you look on the Mohs scale, the Orthoclase is not harder than the Topaz. So, in clear words, yes!!
Orthoclase comes in as 6 on Mohs scale of mineral hardness:- Talc, Gypsum, Calcite, Fluorite, Apatite, Orthoclase, Quartz, Topaz, Corundum, Diamond;
the mohs hardness scale
The hardness of Limonite is 4 t0 5.5 on the mohs hardness scale.
It is about 2.5 in the Mohs Hardness Scale.
Orthoclase feldspar is 6 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.
Orthoclase feldspar is 6 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.
Yes..in a high definition the Fayalite can be able to scratch the Orthoclase but not the topaz. If you look on the Mohs scale, the Orthoclase is not harder than the Topaz. So, in clear words, yes!!
Orthoclase comes in as 6 on Mohs scale of mineral hardness:- Talc, Gypsum, Calcite, Fluorite, Apatite, Orthoclase, Quartz, Topaz, Corundum, Diamond;
Fluorite is the number 4 mineral on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, above calcite and below apatite.
It's called the Ore
the mohs hardness scale
how hard is diatomite on mohs scale
The hardness is 3-4 on Mohs scale.
The Mohs scale is used to determine the relative hardness of minerals.
The hardness of Limonite is 4 t0 5.5 on the mohs hardness scale.
It is about 2.5 in the Mohs Hardness Scale.