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Yes because a copper coin (being made of copper which is a 3 on the Mohs scale of hardness), is not as hard as a knife blade (which is a 5.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness).
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What mineral has the same hardness as a fingernail?
GypsumHardnessMineralAssociations and Uses1Talc (Softest)Talcum powder. (can be scratched by a fingernail.)2GypsumPlaster of paris.Gypsum is formed when seawater evaporates from the Earth's surface. (May be scratched by a fingernail or by a copper coin.)3CalciteLimestone and most shells contain calcite.(Can be scratched by a steel pocket knife or sometimes a copper coin. Will scratch a fingernail, may scratch a copper coin.)4FluoriteFluorine in fluorite prevents tooth decay.(Can be scratched by a steel pocket knife. Will scratch a fingernail and a copper coin.)5ApatiteWhen you are hungry you have a big "appetite".(Can be scratched by a steel pocket knife. Will scratch a fingernail and a copper coin.)6OrthoclaseOrthoclase is a feldspar, and in German, "feld" means "field".(Will not scratch glass but will scratch steel blades, copper coins & fingernails.)7Quartz (Will scratch glass, steel blades, copper coins & fingernails.)8TopazThe November birthstone. Emerald and aquamarine are varieties of beryl with a hardness of 8. (Will scratch glass, steel blades, copper coins & fingernails.)9CorundumSapphire and ruby are varieties of corundum. Twice as hard as topaz.(Will scratch glass, steel blades, copper coins & fingernails.)10Diamond (hardest)Used in jewelry and cutting tools. Four times as hard as corundum.(Will scratch all of the above.)
Name 4 ways that are used in the hardness scale for identifying minerals?
The Mohs scale of hardness determines a mineral's hardness by comparing it to the hardness of common household objects: 1. streak plate (unglazed porcelain)= 6.5 2. glass, masonry nail, knife blade= 5.5 3. wire (iron) nail= 4.5 4. brass (wood screw, washer)= 3.5 5. copper coin (penny)= 3.0 6. fingernail= 2.5
Is a coin a element?
yes a coin is an element because its made out of copper gold and etc and those are some elemnts on the Periodic Table
Why is the black stuff on heated copper not soot?
Because its called copper oxide from when the copper coin mixes with oxygen in the air. thats why alot of old coins are black.
Does an Australian five cent coin conduct electricity?
The Australian five-cent coin is composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Both of these metals are comparitively good electrical conductors. Copper, in particular, is the second best, after silver.
What is harder a steel file can scratch a penknife blade or calcite scratches a copper coin?
the blade would be stronger because the copper would brake easier
What mineral has the same hardness as a fingernail?
GypsumHardnessMineralAssociations and Uses1Talc (Softest)Talcum powder. (can be scratched by a fingernail.)2GypsumPlaster of paris.Gypsum is formed when seawater evaporates from the Earth's surface. (May be scratched by a fingernail or by a copper coin.)3CalciteLimestone and most shells contain calcite.(Can be scratched by a steel pocket knife or sometimes a copper coin. Will scratch a fingernail, may scratch a copper coin.)4FluoriteFluorine in fluorite prevents tooth decay.(Can be scratched by a steel pocket knife. Will scratch a fingernail and a copper coin.)5ApatiteWhen you are hungry you have a big "appetite".(Can be scratched by a steel pocket knife. Will scratch a fingernail and a copper coin.)6OrthoclaseOrthoclase is a feldspar, and in German, "feld" means "field".(Will not scratch glass but will scratch steel blades, copper coins & fingernails.)7Quartz (Will scratch glass, steel blades, copper coins & fingernails.)8TopazThe November birthstone. Emerald and aquamarine are varieties of beryl with a hardness of 8. (Will scratch glass, steel blades, copper coins & fingernails.)9CorundumSapphire and ruby are varieties of corundum. Twice as hard as topaz.(Will scratch glass, steel blades, copper coins & fingernails.)10Diamond (hardest)Used in jewelry and cutting tools. Four times as hard as corundum.(Will scratch all of the above.)
What percentage of copper is in a coin minted in 1962?
The percentage of any metal in a coin would depend entirely on the coin and the country it came from. An Australian 1962 "copper" coin (bronze) contains 97% copper. An Australian 1962 "silver" coin (cupro-nickel) contains 40% copper. A British 1962 "copper" coin (bronze) contains 97% copper. A British 1962 "silver" coin (cupro-nickel) contains 75% copper. An American 1962 "copper" (bronze) 1¢ coin contains 95% copper An American 1962 "nickel" 5¢ coin is actually 75% copper An American 1962 silver coin is 10% copper, with the rest silver.
Which one is heavier a copper coin or copper pin?
Depending on the coin and the pin, it would be most likely that the coin is much heavier.
What coin is made out of copper?
The penny is made out of copper.
How much is a copper California Bicentennial coin worth?
Exactly the value of the copper in the coin. No more. The current price of copper is about $3.50 pound. So your coin just has sentimental value.
What are the components of coin?
the components of coin are copper and zinc
Can the mineral azurite scratch glass?
apatite can not scratch glass. it is considered number 5 1/2 on the Mohs Scale Of Hardness. Apatite is number 5 on the scale and can only scratch itself and all of the minerals lower on the scale.
1991 5 cent coin stamped on a copper?
i have a 1991 5 cent coin printed on a copper(penny
How do you scratch the wii points card?
Ok, on the back of the card there is a siver scratch area. You get any kind of coin and rub it on the scratch area with the coin held vertically. The silver part will rub off and there is the number you need!
Why is a gold coin shiny?
it is coated in copper. copper prevent corrosion.
What U.S coin is made out of copper?
The penny is made partly of copper.
