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Pure gold has a hardness of about 2.5 on the Moh's Scale, so it's safe to say that the vast majority of rocks could not be scratched by it. Gypsum and talc are a couple of very, very soft rocks that could be scratched by gold.
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How can you tell gold from other shiny rocks?
you must take scratch card or paper or something and scratch it. if it is gray, gold, or something like that, its gold
What can gold scratch?
Pure gold has a hardness of about 2.5 on the Moh's Scale, so it's safe to say that the vast majority of rocks could not be scratched by it. Gypsum and talc are a couple of very, very soft rocks that could be scratched by gold.
What do lions scratch?
They scratch trees and rocks.
What rocks scratch glass?
Most rocks would.
What does it mean when two rocks cannot scratch each other?
If two rocks cannot scratch each other, then they would have to be of equal hardness. A harder rock can always scratch a softer rock.
What are the classifications of igneous rocks?
it can get scratch by a diamond
Will platinum scratch gold?
Yes Platinum is harder than gold and also has a higher density, so it will scratch gold. It is not advisable to wear platinum along with gold.
What is scratch map?
A Scratch Map is a large wall map, that has a gold top foil layer. You scratch off the gold in areas to reveal places and countries you have visited.
Can quartz scratch other rocks and minerals?
yes.
Can moonstone scratch other rocks and minerals?
yes it can
Can a diamond scratch a rock or mineral?
Diamond will scratch all rocks and other minerals, including itself.
How much does gold rocks sell for?
theres no such thing as gold rocks
