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On the Mohs mineral hardness scale, calcite is about a 3, and apatite is about a 5. So, whatever is at a hardness of 4 will scratch a 3 but not a 5. That mineral is fluorite.
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What minerals scratch calcite?
Any mineral with a Mohs hardness of 3 or above. Diamond, for instance.
What is the color of the mineral apatite?
the colors of apatite are green, yellow, blue, redish-brown and purple
What are the ten minerals of themohs scale?
The basic Moh's hardness scale consists of: 1. Talc (softest) 2. Gypsum 3. Calcite 4. Fluorite 5. Apatite 6. Feldspar 7. Quartz 8. Topaz 9. Corundum 10. Diamond (hardest)
What minerals can be scratched with a knife?
Apatite
How can you tell the difference between calcite crystals and salt crystals?
Calcite crystals will effervesce in vinegar, quartz will not. Quartz will scratch calcite. The opposite is not true. Quartz and calcite have different crystal structures and different specific gravities. The list goes on, but if you are trying to distinguish them, the above should help.
Can Apatite can scratch calcite?
True
Which mineral will not scratch quartz topaz calcite or corundum?
apatite will not scratch quartz topaz calcite or corundum
Which object can scratch apatite but not feldspar?
Glass can scratch apatite but not feldspar.
Is this statement true or false that apatite can scratch calcite?
Yes.Apatite - Ca5(PO4)3OH - has a Mohs hardness of 5.Calcite - CaCO3 - has a Mohs hardness of 5.
Which mineral would scratch calcite but not apatite?
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What is mohs scale of hardest and equivalent easy test?
from 1 to 10, talc, gypsum, calcite, fluorite, apatite, orthoclase, quartz, topaz, corundum, diamond. e.g hardness 6 will scratch or abrade apatite but will be scratched or abraded by quartz
What will scratch calcite?
Using the Mohs Mineral Hardness scale, calcite has a hardness of 3. Hence anything with a hardness of 3 or above can scratch calcite (i.e...quartz and fluorite).
Which mineral on the mohs scale will scratch apatite?
Minerals that will scratch apatite must be more than a 5 on the Moh's hardness scale. So feldspar, quartz, topaz, corundum, and diamond will scratch apatite.
Can fluorite scratch apatite?
No it cant.
Which minerals can scratch apatite?
gypsum can
What minerals can scratch a penny?
calcite
What mineral that can scratch gypsum but cant scratch calcite?
Between 2 and 3 because its hard enough gypsum but it can not scratch calcite because calcite is harder
