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What test uses the Moho scale?
Hardness test for minerals
What is used to test the hardness of minerals?
the mohs scale
Devised a scale to test the hardness of minerals?
The Mohs scale of mineral hardness was created in 1812 by the German mineralogist Friedrich Mohs and is one of several definitions of hardness in materials science.
A scale used to measure the hardness of rocks?
The Mohs scale is used to determine the relative hardness of minerals.
What scientist developed a scale to test the hardness of minerals?
Friedrich Moh
Would feldspar be use to test mineral hardness?
Yes "feldspar" is one of the minerals on Moh's scale of hardness.
Who devised a scale to test the hard of minerals?
The German mineralogist Frederick Mohs (1773-1839).
What is mosh and scale of hardness?
Mohs' scale of hardness is a test created by mineralogist Friedrich Mohs, which determines the relative hardness of minerals, on a hypothetical scale of 1-10, where 1 is very soft (eg Talc) and 10 is extremely hard (eg Diamond).
What is the use of the hardness scale?
Minerals have a fairly specific range of hardness, based on the Mohs hardness scale. The Mohs scale is based on the ability of a mineral to be scratched, or scratch, another mineral. Using the Mohs scale to determine mineral hardness is one test that can be used to help identify one mineral from others.
How is the Mohs scale used?
by determing what minerals are the hardest and softest2.5-3 on the Mohs scale
What is a mineral scratch test?
In 1822 scientist Friedrich Mohs developed a scale to measure the hardness of minerals. A mineral will scratch other minerals softer than itself and will be scratched by minerals that are harder.
What is the fingernail test?
The fingernail test is for minerals and if a mineral is soft then you stick your fingernail in the mineral and if it is below 10 on the moh's hardness scale then it can put a dent into the mineral hope that helps!!
