How can one determine the hardness of a mineral using Mohs scale need explain the technique and what is Mohs scale?

Answer 1

The Mohs Scale of Hardness is used to measure hardness of a mineral, which is its resistance to scratching. It is a quantitative scale, which relies on the relative hardness of other minerals . Higher numbered minerals scratch lower numbered ones.

You can use every day objects like a glass plate, a knife, or a nail to distinguish hard and soft. Hard minerals scratch glass, but can't be scratched with a knife blade of a nail. Soft minerals will not scratch glass, but can be scratched with a knife blade or masonry nail. You can purchase hardness kits to help make these distinctions.

Answer 2

The Mohs scale is a tool used to measure the relative hardness of minerals based on their ability to scratch one another. To determine the hardness of a mineral using the Mohs scale, you would try to scratch the mineral with common materials of known hardness levels (like a fingernail, copper penny, or steel nail). If the mineral can be scratched by a material of a certain hardness level but not by a softer material, you can estimate its hardness based on where it falls between the known hardness levels.