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What is the difference between a quartz and diamond?
There are many differences between quartz and diamond. Primarily, quartz is much softer than diamond. Damond's hardness measurement of 10 -- on the Mohs scale -- is the highest hardness level. Quartz Locations: Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique; Colors Found: Various; Family: Quartz Hardness: 7.00; Refractive Index: 1.50; Relative Density: 2.60 - 2.70 Diamond Locations: all continents except Europe and Antarctica; Colors Found: Various; Family: Carbon Hardness: 10.00; Refractive Index: 2.41; Relative Density: 3.50 Quartz and diamond have different chemical compositions: diamond is pure carbon, quartz is silicon dioxide.
Glass has a hardness of about 5.5 what minerals would scratch the glass?
There are many minerals with hardness above 5.5 but the standard ones are feldspar,quartz, topaz, corundum and diamond.
Is quartz an element?
No. Quartz is a compound.
What is the hardness of coal on the Mohs hardness scale?
Coal, as an organic sedimentary rock, is not determined to have a hardness on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.
What is the hardness of coal on the Mohn hardness scale?
what would you use the mohns scale of hardness for
What minerals have a hardness of 7 on the mohs scale?
Topaz is a common mineral with a hardness of 8 on the Moh's hardness scale. This means it can scratch glass and cannot be scratched with a knife blade or masonry (steel) nail.
What is hardness of quartz mineral?
the mineral that has a hardness of 7 is "Quarts
what hardness of quartz?
According to the Mohs hardness scale, Quartz is assigned with the hardness 7.
How can one identify a smokey quartz?
Smokey quartz is a beautiful of yellowish brown. When set in rings, necklaces or earrings the smokey quartz makes quite a statement. It is a very popular stone for medium priced jewelry.
Will the mineral topaz scratch quartz or will quartz scratch topaz Why?
topaz has a hardness of 8 on the mohs hardness scale, quartz has a hardness of 7. topaz will be able to scratch quartz, but quartz can never scratch topaz.
What is the hardness of flint?
Flint is a type of Quartz, and Quartz is a 7 on the Mohs Hardness Scale
What is the hardness of Quartz on the Mohs scale?
The hardness of quartz on the Mohs scale is seven and can scratch glass.
What kind of mineral can scratch quartz but not diamond?
According to the Mohs scale of hardness, Diamond has a hardness of 10 and Quartz has a hardness of 7. Any mineral with a hardness greater than 7 can scratch quartz and diamond can scratch any mineral with a hardness less than 10. Corundum (hardness of 9) and Topaz (hardness of 8) are two examples of minerals that can scratch quartz but not diamond.
Can quartz be scratched by a penny?
No. According to Mohs Hardness Scale, Quartz has a hardness of 7 while copper has a hardness of about 3. The higher number indicates a greater hardness.
Which material would scratch the other quartz or calcite?
Quartz, with a hardness of 7, will scratch calcite, with a hardness of 3.
What mineral has a hardness of seven?
Quartz
What can smokey quartz gemstones be used for?
Jewelry. Smokey Quartz deep, rich brown color can accent any skin tone and is very easy to match with outfits.
