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The mineral fluorite is harder than calcite. Fluorite is represented as a 4 on the Mohs scale of relative mineral hardness, calcite is a 3.
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What two minerals are harder than calcite but softer than quartz?
the minerals are fluorite, apatite ,and orthoclase
Which is the hardest mineral out of calcite talc fluorite and quartz?
Quartz- hardness 7 on Mohs Scale. (Calcite: 3, galena 2.5, talc 1)
If Calcite will scratch gypsum This is an example of what physical characteristics?
It is hardness. Calcite is harder than gypsum.
Which is better for jewelry calcite or quartz?
Quartz because it is harder, more durable and more resistant to scratching than calcite.
Which minerals on Mohs' hardness scale can be scratched by quartz?
Othoclase, apatite, fluorite, calcite, gypsum, and talc.
What two minerals are harder than calcite but softer than quartz?
the minerals are fluorite, apatite ,and orthoclase
Contains oxygen and carbon softer than fluorite but harder than gypsum fizzes quickly?
calcite
What is a mineral that contains oxygen and carbon softer than fluorite but harder than gypsum and effervesces when it contacts an acid?
Calcite (CaCO3).
Which is the hardest mineral out of calcite talc fluorite and quartz?
Quartz- hardness 7 on Mohs Scale. (Calcite: 3, galena 2.5, talc 1)
What minerals would scratch fluorite - talc quartz or calcite?
Fluorite with a Mohs hardness of 4 would be scratched by quartz (with a hardness of 7). Both calcite (Mohs hardness 3) and talc (Mohs hardness 1) are softer than fluorite.
If Calcite will scratch gypsum This is an example of what physical characteristics?
It is hardness. Calcite is harder than gypsum.
Is calcite harder than copper?
yes
Is calcite harder than mica?
yes
Is calcite harder than gold?
It can be hard to remember the hardness levels of all the minerals and substances of the Earth. Calcite is something that is harder than gold.Ê
What mineral scratches fluorite?
the answer is something harder than fluorite some examples are granite , magnetite , diamonds , and quartz .
What mineral can scratch fluorite?
the answer is something harder than fluorite some examples are granite , magnetite , diamonds , and quartz .
Are harder than calcite but sofyer than quartz?
kaolin
