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No.because calcite is softer then feldspar
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoCalcite can scratch only gypsum from this list.
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∙ 13y agoYes, calcite can scratch any mineral with a Mohs hardness of 4 or less. Talc and gypsum are two such minerals.
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∙ 9y agoYes, Mohs scale of hardness says quartz is at 7 and calcite is at 3.
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∙ 15y agoYes, Calcite can scratch glass.
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∙ 13y agoA steel file.
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∙ 14y agoIf it is of similar chemistry, yes.
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∙ 10y agoMEOW
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What is the system used to compare the hardness of a mineral?
Minerals are compared in their ability to scratch the freshly cleaved surface of each other. Their ability to scratch other minerals has become one criterion used in the mineral's identification, as each mineral possesses a number assigned to its ability, as appears on the Mohs hardness scale, an enlightenment provided by the scientist Friedrich Mohs.See related question below.
What rock is composed by mineral calcite?
Gabro is made of calcite and sometimes seashells. sorry if this is not right but i only went on to get the answer.!.
What one of these is a carbonate pyrite sulfur mica calcite?
Calcite (CaCO3) is a carbonate.
What is the only mineral that can scratch corundum?
Diamond is the hardest mineral and is the only one that can scratch corundum. but in my opinion corundum will scratch corundum any mineral of the same hardness will scratch the other !
Which minerals are oxides compound ls that consist of oxygen and one other element?
There are many thousands of such minerals.
How can you tell if one of the minerals in a rock is calcite?
Hydrochloric Acid- Calcite will fizz.
What mineral can scratch diamonds?
Diamonds can pretty much scratch any rocks and minerals.On something called, "Moh's Hardness Scale", the Diamond is the hardest one. So some examples of minerals it can scratch,~Corundum~Topaz~Quartz~Orthoclase~Apatite~Fluorite~Calcite~Gypsum~Talcand many, many more.Diamonds are one of the most hardest minerals.Hope I helped! (I'm learning this in science right now!)
What if your teacher gives you two clear minerals What quick test could you do in order to determine which is halite and which is calcite?
you can rub the 2 minerals on a hard surface and if one the minerals leave a color that one is clcite and the other one that does not leave a color is halcite.
Both calcite and quartz can be found as clear crystals what tests can be used to correctly identify them?
Quartz would scratch the calcite. Calcite would not scratch the quartz. Calcite will react with dilute hydrochloric acid. Quartz will not. Calcite will exhibit double refraction. Quartz will not. If the crystal forms are intact, quartz crystal may appear six sided with pyramidal terminations. If they are of equal size, the quartz will be heavier.
What Minerals that contain an element combined with oxygen?
The class of minerals called carbonates contain carbon and oxygen. One of the most common carbonate minerals is calcium carbonate, commonly called calcite.
Can copper scratch other rocks and minerals?
I would say not likely. Most metals are rather soft in their pure form. One of the most distinguishing characteristics about metals is that they are sectile, or easily cut with a knife. Silver has a hardness (on the Mohs scale) of 3. That is probably not going to scratch many other minerals.
How do you identify the property of a mineral but what does it mean where we say calcite has a hardness?
We use Mohs scale of mineral hardness to access the hardness of minerals, which calcite is one example.
What test could you perform to tell a quartzite rock from a marble rock?
One would be a scratch test. The quartzite is much harder than the marble. Another test would be the use of dilute hydrochloric acid, which will cause decomposition of the calcite minerals forming the marble.
What type of dissolved minerals glue particles into one mass?
The minerals that precipitate from fluids to cement particles together to form sedimentary rocks could be calcite, quartz, clay, or iron minerals.
What is one milk based mineral?
Minerals are not made of milk. Milk is produced by mammals to feed their young. Minerals are naturally produced in the earth. Some examples of minerals include calcite and quartz.
What is the hardnessof a mineral that scratches the gypsum but can't scratch fluorite?
Between 2 and 4. Calcite, which has a hardness of 3, is one example.
What is calsite?
The correct spelling is calcite. The carbonate mineral, calcite, is colorless, yellow, or white. As one of the most common and soft minerals in the world, it can be found in cave deposits and sedimentary rock masses.
