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Can magnetite scratch other rocks and minerals?
Yes magnatite does and it can be scratched by a nail Jk!
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.
Can barite scratch other rocks or minerals?
Yes. Barite is able to scratch any other mineral, or rock composed of minerals, with an equivalent or lower Mohs hardness rating (Barite: Mohs 3-3.5).
What minerals are most common in detrital sedimentary rocks?
The most common minerals in detrital sedimentary rocks are quartz grains and clay.
What minerals are found in mafic rocks?
mafic rocks can be made up of orthoclase feldspar and quartz
Can moonstone scratch other rocks and minerals?
yes it can
Can a diamond scratch a rock or mineral?
Diamond will scratch all rocks and other minerals, including itself.
What are the most common minerals in clastic rocks?
clay minerals and quartz
What are some Common rocks and minerals?
rocks: igneous rocks,metamorphic rocks,sedimentary rocks ect.................
What type of minerals can be found in rocks an sands?
quartz
Can magnetite scratch other rocks and minerals?
Yes magnatite does and it can be scratched by a nail Jk!
Can magnetite can scratch other rocks and minerals?
Yes magnatite does and it can be scratched by a nail Jk!
What are rocks What are the component of rocks.?
Rocks are composed of minerals.
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.
What is made of rocks?
Rocks are made of grains that fit together.
Do minerals make up the rock quartz?
Quartz itself is the mineral. Its formula is SiO2. Rocks are aggregates of minerals, so an example of a rock that contains a lot of quartz is granite.
Can barite scratch other rocks or minerals?
Yes. Barite is able to scratch any other mineral, or rock composed of minerals, with an equivalent or lower Mohs hardness rating (Barite: Mohs 3-3.5).
