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Can you scratch a emerald with a nail?
i think so
Can a diamond scratch a nail?
Yes: not a good use for a diamond, but yes, a diamond will scratch a nail.
What is the rock that you can scratch with your nail?
That would be Talc.
How long does a nail scratch on the face typically take to heal and disappear?
A nail scratch on the face usually takes about 1-2 weeks to heal and disappear completely.
Can you transmit anything from a nail scratch?
no it doesn't transmit disease unless if there is some virus in nail
How do you get nail polish off wedding ring?
Nail polish remover... or scratch it off... It does eventually fall off.
How do you get nail polish off without nail polish remover?
Paint it over a new nail polish and wipe it right away
Can diamonds be scratched with a nail?
No. Only another diamond can scratch a diamond.
Can nickel be scratched by a nail?
Yes, nickel is softer than steel, so it is possible for a nail to scratch nickel.
What minerals can a steel nail not scratch?
A steel nail cannot scratch minerals that are harder than itself, which has a Mohs hardness of about 4.5. This means it cannot scratch minerals such as quartz (hardness 7), topaz (hardness 8), corundum (hardness 9), and diamond (hardness 10). These minerals possess greater hardness and will resist scratching by a steel nail.
What kind of test is it when you scratch a mineral with a nail?
Most likely you would be testing to see if the mineral was harder or softer than the nail.
What do you mean by hard substances?
Hard substances are those which are difficult to scratch. For instance candle wax is not hard, you can scratch it with your finger nail. This means your nail is harder than wax. However, an iron nail could scratch your finger nail, but not the other way round, so an iron nail is quite hard. Diamond is the hardest natural substance.
