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Can a fingernail scratch some minerals?

Yes. But only soft ones such as talc (solid form of chalk and baby powder). Generally only minerals below 2 on the hardness scale.


If you scrape a rock with your fingernail and your fingernail leaves a scratch it must be?

Your nail is 2.5 so the rocks you can scratch are, Gypsum and Talc.


What mineral you can scratch with your fingernail?

The most commonly known mineral that can be scratched with a fingernail is talc.


Can minerals be scratched by a fingernail?

According to Moh's Hardness scale, you can scratch a mineral with your fingernail if it has a hardness of 2.5 or less. Calcite has a hardness of 3, meaning that you cannot scratch it with your fingernail.


A human fingernail has a hardness of approximately 2.5 Which two minerals are softer than a human fingernail?

Talc and gypsum are two minerals that are softer than a human fingernail. Talc has a hardness of 1 on the Mohs scale, while gypsum has a hardness of 2.


What can scratch gypsum but can be scratched by all other minerals?

Talc can scratch gypsum, but can be scratched by all other minerals. Talc is the softest mineral on the Mohs scale, with a hardness of 1, making it easily scratched by minerals with higher hardness values. Gypsum has a Mohs hardness of 2, so talc can leave a mark on it.


Can you get HIV from a fingernail scratch?

No, you cannot get HIV from a fingernail scratch. HIV is transmitted through specific bodily fluids, such as blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk. Casual contact like a fingernail scratch does not pose a risk for HIV transmission.


What is a word that matches to cut with a fingernail?

Scratch.


Which two minerals are softer than a human fingernail?

Talc and gypsum are two minerals that are softer than a human fingernail, which has a hardness of about 2.5 on the Mohs scale. Talc has a hardness of 1, while gypsum has a hardness of 2.


Can your fingernail scratch talc?

you can scratch talc becuase it is the softest mineral on the moth scale.


Why can your fingernail scratch talc?

Talc is a very soft mineral, ranking as 1 on the Mohs scale of hardness, and your fingernail is harder at around 2.5. This means your fingernail can easily scratch talc due to the difference in hardness levels.


How do I fix my front windshield?

There are two ypes of windshield scratches. If it feels smooth when you run your fingernail over it, then it is a surface scratch and can be repaired at home. If your fingernail catches it when you run it over the scratch, it can not be repaired. For surface scratches, a windshield repair kit from any automotive shop will do the trick.