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Can corundum scratch topaz?
Yes. Corundum will scratch topaz and every other mineral with a hardness of 9 or lower on the Mohs hardness scale.
Could corundum scratch topaz?
Yes. Corundum will scratch topaz and every other mineral with a hardness of 9 or lower on the Mohs hardness scale.
What is the approximate hardness of topaz?
the hardness of Topaz is 8 on moes hardness scale
Is feldspar harder than calcite?
no,calcite is ranked number 3 on the mohs scale of hardness. topaz is ranked number 8 on mohs scale of hardness. 10 is the hardest(diamond) 1 is the softest(talc) look it up!
what is hardness of feldspar?
Feldspars generally have a hardness of 6 on Mohs' hardness scale.
Will the mineral topaz scratch quartz or will quartz scratch topaz Why?
topaz has a hardness of 8 on the mohs hardness scale, quartz has a hardness of 7. topaz will be able to scratch quartz, but quartz can never scratch topaz.
What does mohs scale not measure?
Mohs measures relative hardness (quartz is harder than orthoclase; topaz is harder than quartz), but it doesn't accurately tell HOW MUCH harder something is than something else. There is another scale, called the Rockwell, which does this.
What is aquamarine's hardness on the mohs scale?
Topaz comes next, then corundum, then diamond is hardest with a hardness of 10
What minerals are harder than blade?
includes: Quartz, Topaz, Corundum, and Diamond. Look up MOHS Hardness Scale. It shows minerals (1-10) softest to hardest. :)
How hard is the aquamarine birthstone on the MOHs scale of hardness?
Aquamarine has a hardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, making it a durable gemstone suitable for everyday wear in jewelry. However, it can still be scratched or damaged by harder materials, so care should be taken to protect it.
What is the hardness of Malachite on the MOHS hardness scale?
Malachite has a hardness of around 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs hardness scale. This means it is relatively soft and can be easily scratched by harder materials.
What is hornfels hardness on mohs scale?
Hornfels typically has a hardness of 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale. It falls between the hardness of apatite and feldspar.
