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If a diamond is a rock to which group of rocks does it belong?
A diamond is a type of mineral composed of carbon atoms arranged in a crystal lattice structure. It is not classified as a rock itself, but rather as a mineral found within certain types of rocks, such as kimberlite or lamproite.
Is diamond a soft rock?
Well, diamond is a mineral so it isn't any type of rock.Diamond is the hardest mineral on earth and a 10 on the 1-10 MOHZ hardness scale. It is 40-50 times harder than the next hardest rock, corundum which is 9 on the scale. So no, diamond is quite the very opposite of soft, and as previously stated, it is a mineral, not a rock.No, diamond is the hardest rock.
What mineral can only be scratched by one mineral?
Diamond is the hardest mineral and can only be scratched by another diamond.
What mineral can only be scratched by diamond?
The mineral that can only be scratched by diamond is diamond itself. Diamond is the hardest known natural mineral, scoring 10 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.
Which rock has hardness of 10?
The only mineral with a hardness of 10 on Moh's scale is diamond.
What type of rock is diamond?
MINERAL
Are dimoands a mineral or a rock?
a diamond is a mineral (also is a gem)
What rock was Diamond transformed before being a metamorphic rock?
Diamond is a mineral form of carbon. It is not a metamorphic rock, but a mineral formed from extreme heat and pressure.
Which rock on earth is the hardest?
The diamond is the hardest rock (or mineral).
Is a diamond considered a rock?
Yes, a diamond is considered a rock, specifically a form of a mineral called carbon. It is composed of carbon atoms arranged in a crystal lattice structure.
Is a diamond consider as a rock or a stone?
Diamond is actually considered a mineral.
Is a diamond metamorphic rock?
Diamond is a mineral that can only form under certain conditions of heat and pressure. Although it will appear in metamorphic rock, it is not itself a metamorphic rock, but a mineral.
What type of rock is a diamond?
Diamond is a form of carbon mineral that is classified as a type of metamorphic rock called Kimberlite. Diamond crystals are often found embedded within Kimberlite rock formations deep within the Earth's crust.
If a diamond is a rock to which group of rocks does it belong?
A diamond is a type of mineral composed of carbon atoms arranged in a crystal lattice structure. It is not classified as a rock itself, but rather as a mineral found within certain types of rocks, such as kimberlite or lamproite.
Which mineral ranked the highest hardness?
A diamond is the hardest mineral. A diamond can scratch all other minerals or rocks and cannot be scratched by another mineral or rock except another diamond.
What is is the strongest mineral?
the strongest mineral is the diamond, actually the strongest mineral is the quartz and the strongest rock is diamond
What is a strong mineral or rock that wont erode?
Diamond or Gold
