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Based on Moh's Scale of Hardness that identifies minerals, it is. Moh's Scale of Hardness
- Talc
- Gypsum
- Calcite
- Fluorite
- Apatite
- Orthoclase
- Quartz
- Topaz
- Corundum
- Diamond
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On mohs' hardness scale what mineral is harder than quartz but harder than appetite?
If you mean isn't harder than quartz but harder than apatite ( you spelled it wrong), that would be Orthoclase Feldspar. Else the minerals that are harder than both apatite and quartz are topaz, corundum, and diamond (diamond being the hardest, well the hardest non synthetic mineral).
What mineral is most like quartz?
Topaz is very much like quartz. They both can be found naturally in any color. They're both harder than glass. Topaz is, however, a little bit harder than quartz and will scratch quartz.
Which is better for jewelry calcite or quartz?
Quartz because it is harder, more durable and more resistant to scratching than calcite.
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)
Can apatite be scratched by quartz?
Quartz is harder than apatite, quartz being a 7 on the Mohs mineral hardness scale and apatite being a 5.
Why is quartz harder than steel?
Why is quartz harder steel
What things are harder than emeralds?
Yes an emerald or green beryl is harder than quartz
On mohs' hardness scale what mineral is harder than quartz but harder than appetite?
If you mean isn't harder than quartz but harder than apatite ( you spelled it wrong), that would be Orthoclase Feldspar. Else the minerals that are harder than both apatite and quartz are topaz, corundum, and diamond (diamond being the hardest, well the hardest non synthetic mineral).
Are harder than calcite but sofyer than quartz?
kaolin
What mineral is most like quartz?
Topaz is very much like quartz. They both can be found naturally in any color. They're both harder than glass. Topaz is, however, a little bit harder than quartz and will scratch quartz.
Which material would you scratch the other quartz or calcite how do you know?
Quartz because its harder than calcite and the quartz in thicker.
What does mohs scale not measure?
Mohs measures relative hardness (quartz is harder than orthoclase; topaz is harder than quartz), but it doesn't accurately tell HOW MUCH harder something is than something else. There is another scale, called the Rockwell, which does this.
Why is nickel harder than copper?
because nickel are stronger and harder than copper, also has more resist to corrosive.
Why Is Brass Harder Than Copper?
Brass is harder because it is an alloy of copper with tin.
Which is better for jewelry calcite or quartz?
Quartz because it is harder, more durable and more resistant to scratching than calcite.
Why were the tools for the bronze age stronger than those of earlier times?
Answer: The new smelting processes made them stronger -Apex
Is calcite harder than copper?
yes
