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What scale is used to measure the hardness of a rock?
The hardness of a rock is commonly measured using the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. This scale ranges from 1 to 10, with talc at 1 (the softest) and diamond at 10 (the hardest). Each mineral on the scale can scratch those below it, providing a relative measure of hardness.
How are minerals tested?
the mohs hardness scale
What is the hardness of gold?
Gold is 2.5 on the Mohs scale.
An unknown mineral scratches apatite and is scratched by corundum. What can you conclude about this mineral and hardness?
The unknown mineral has a hardness greater than that of apatite (which has a hardness of 5 on the Mohs scale) since it can scratch it. However, it has a hardness less than corundum (which has a hardness of 9) since it can be scratched by it. Therefore, we can conclude that the hardness of the unknown mineral is between 5 and 9 on the Mohs scale.
How do you identify a mineral or crystal?
You can use hardness(Moh's Hardness Scale), luster, shape, and fracture to identify quartz.
What is the hardness of Limonite on the mohs hardness scale?
The hardness of Limonite is 4 t0 5.5 on the mohs hardness scale.
What is the hardness of Flint according to the mohs scale of hardness?
flint is a type of quartz, so it has a hardness of about 7 on the mohs scale of hardness
What is the hardness of diatomite on the mohs scale of hardness?
Diatomite has a hardness of around 5.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness.
A scale used to measure the hardness of rocks?
The Mohs scale is used to determine the relative hardness of minerals.
What is the hardness of dolomite on the MOHS hardness scale?
Dolomite has a hardness of 3.5-4 on the Mohs scale of hardness.
What is the name of the mineral hardness scale?
It's called the Ore
What is the hardness of pumice on moh's scale?
Pumice has a hardness of about 6 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.
What is the hardness of azurite on the MOHS hardness scale?
Azurite has a hardness of 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs hardness scale.
What is the approximate hardness of topaz?
the hardness of Topaz is 8 on moes hardness scale
What is the fourth mineral on Mohs' Scale of Hardness?
The fourth mineral on Mohs' Scale of Hardness is fluorite. It has a hardness of 4 on the scale.
Where is aluminum on mohs hardness scale?
Aluminum Oxide is roughly 8.5 - 9.0 on the hardness scale.
How hard is a finger nail on the mohs hardness scale?
It is about 2.5 in the Mohs Hardness Scale.
