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Which mineral scratches dolomite and is scratched by olivine?
Quartz scratches dolomite, while olivine scratches pyroxene.
What mineral scratches dolomite but it scratched by olivine?
Quartz scratches dolomite but is scratched by olivine. Dolomite has a Mohs hardness of 3.5-4, while quartz has a hardness of 7. Olivine, on the other hand, has a higher hardness of 6.5-7.
What mineral can scratch galena and be scratched by dolomite?
The mineral that can scratch galena and can be scratched by dolomite is sphalerite. Sphalerite has a hardness of about 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale, which allows it to scratch galena (hardness 2.5 to 3) but can be scratched by dolomite, which has a hardness of 3.5 to 4.
What statement best describe the hardness of the mineral dolomite?
Dolomite has a Mohs hardness of 3.5 to 4, making it relatively soft compared to many other minerals. It can be scratched easily with a knife or nail, but can scratch materials like calcite.
Can dolomite be scratched be scratched with a knife?
Dolomite has a hardness of about 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale, which means it can be scratched by materials that are harder, such as a knife blade. Most common knives, made of steel, typically have a hardness greater than 4, so they can scratch dolomite. However, the ease of scratching may depend on the specific type of knife and the condition of both the knife and the dolomite surface.
What mineral group does Olivine belong to?
willemite
What is a silicate mineral--malachite pyrite olivine and diamond?
Olivine is a silicate mineral. Diamond is an elemental mineral. Pyrite is a sulfide mineral. Malachite is a carbonate mineral.
What category of mineral is dolomite?
Dolomite is a carbonate. The formula is CaMg(CO3)2
What mineral can only be scratched by one mineral?
Diamond is the hardest mineral and can only be scratched by another diamond.
What mineral cannot be scratched by another mineral?
A diamond. Actually, a diamond can be scratched my other minerals.
Is dolomite a metal?
Dolomite is a mineral - calcium magnesium carbonate CaMg(CO3)2.
What type of rock is the mineral dolomite found in?
Dolomite (Magnesium Carbonate) is a sedimentary rock.
