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its mainly a decorative rock its not used for much from what i read about it. Its an "Ornimental Rock"

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How can you tell if a mineral can scratch another mineral?

You can tell if a mineral can scratch another mineral by performing a scratch test, where you use the hardness scale to compare the minerals. If the mineral you are testing can scratch the other mineral, then it has a higher hardness on the scale.


What do scientist use to study the crystal structure of mineral?

Scientists use X-ray diffraction to study the crystal structure of minerals. This method involves directing X-rays at a mineral sample and measuring the diffraction pattern produced, which can help determine the arrangement of atoms within the crystal lattice of the mineral.


Is ruby a mineral or a rock?

The commercial name of the ruby is 'ruby rock'. In geological terms it is called as Goodletite. It is commonly found in Westland and New Zealand.


What do scientists use to determine mineral hardness?

Scientists use the Mohs scale of mineral hardness to determine the relative hardness of minerals. This scale ranks minerals from 1 (softest) to 10 (hardest) based on their ability to scratch or be scratched by other minerals. By performing a scratch test, scientists can identify a mineral's hardness by comparing it to known minerals on the Mohs scale.


What is the best method for finding the streak of a mineral?

The streak of a mineral can be determined by rubbing the mineral against an unglazed porcelain tile to produce a powder. The color of the powder left behind is the streak color of the mineral. It is important to use a streak plate or tile with a hardness greater than the mineral being tested to prevent contamination.