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No. Hematite (crystallized iron oxide) is 6.5 on the MOHS scale. Quartz (silicon dioxide)is 7.0.

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Can other minerals scratch the hematite?

Yes, other minerals can scratch hematite. Hematite has a hardness of 5.5-6.5 on the Mohs scale, so minerals with a higher hardness (like quartz or corundum) can scratch hematite.


Which of these is a mineral element gold hematite calcite quartz?

Gold, hematite, calcite, and quartz are all mineral elements.


Can any other mineral scratch hematite?

I would guarantee that diamond would scratch it, and types of corundum like rubies, sapphires and raw corundum probably would, because it is 9 on the moh's scale of hardness. Quartz, emerald, agate and topaz would also scratch it.


Can hematite be scratched by a nail?

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Can quartz scratch corundum?

According to the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, quartz (7) will not scratch any mineral with a higher number on the scale. Corundum is listed at 9. Therefore quartz will not scratch corundum, but corundum can scratch quartz.


What minerals are oxides?

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Is hematite more expensive than smokey quartz?

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Will the mineral topaz scratch quartz or will quartz scratch topaz Why?

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Which material would scratch the other quartz or calcite?

Quartz, with a hardness of 7, will scratch calcite, with a hardness of 3.


Which mineral will not scratch quartz topaz calcite or corundum?

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Will quartz scratch a peice of copper?

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What mineral can scratch feldspar but not quartz?

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