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Rocks that are harder than a nail, which typically has a hardness of around 5 on the Mohs scale, include quartz, topaz, and diamond. Quartz, with a hardness of 7, is commonly found in various types of rocks. Topaz ranks at 8, while diamond is the hardest known natural material, scoring a 10 on the Mohs scale. Other hard rocks include corundum and garnet, which also exceed the hardness of a nail.
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Are sedimentary rocks are harder than igneous rocks?
No, igneous rocks are harder than sedimentary rocks on average.
Why do different rocks weather at different rates?
Depending on the minerals in their composition, some rocks are harder than others. Rocks that contain minerals with higher ratings on the Mohs scale are harder, and would erode more slowly than other rocks.
Why are there scratches on a wooden ruler when a nail is used to scratch it?
The nail is harder than the wooden ruler, causing the nail to leave scratches on the ruler's surface when it is dragged across it. Wood is a relatively soft material compared to metal, so it is easily marked by harder objects like a nail.
If an iron nail is harder than gypsum and softer than calciteapproximately what hardness might it rate?
An iron nail typically has a hardness of around 4 to 5 on the Mohs scale. Gypsum rates at about 2, while calcite is around 3. Therefore, since the iron nail is harder than gypsum and softer than calcite, it would likely rate closer to 4.
Are metamorphic rocks harder than others?
uh, i think you mean 'metamorphic'....
Are sedimentary rocks are harder than igneous rocks?
No, igneous rocks are harder than sedimentary rocks on average.
Are rocks harder than teeth?
no, teeth are harder than rocks
How big is a rocks heart?
bigger than your nail
Can feldspar be scratched by a nail?
Yes. It is much harder than your fingernail.
How hard are sedimentary rocks?
harder than metamorphic
Can sulfur get scratched by a nail?
No, sulfur is harder than a nail so it cannot be scratched by a nail. Nails are typically made of iron, which is softer than sulfur. Therefore, if a nail comes into contact with sulfur, the nail is more likely to scratch than the sulfur.
Why is intrusive rock harder than a extrusive igneous rock?
The rocks are underground so intrusive rocks are under pressure so its harder.
Why do different rocks weather at different rates?
Depending on the minerals in their composition, some rocks are harder than others. Rocks that contain minerals with higher ratings on the Mohs scale are harder, and would erode more slowly than other rocks.
What kind of test is it when you scratch a mineral with a nail?
Most likely you would be testing to see if the mineral was harder or softer than the nail.
Are some rocks harder than other rocks?
Absolutely, based on the hardness of the minerals that compose them.
Why are there scratches on a wooden ruler when a nail is used to scratch it?
The nail is harder than the wooden ruler, causing the nail to leave scratches on the ruler's surface when it is dragged across it. Wood is a relatively soft material compared to metal, so it is easily marked by harder objects like a nail.
If you scrape a rock with your fingernail and your fingernail leaves a scratch it must be?
Your nail is 2.5 so the rocks you can scratch are, Gypsum and Talc.
