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The only thing or mineral that will scratch diamond is another diamond. Scientists use a penny nail and fingernail to see what number it is. On a scale measured from 1-10 diamond is 10 ranked as hardest mineral, so nothing scratches diamond except diamond.
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How well do a mineral resist scratching?
hardness.
What mineral can't scratch quartz?
Anything under the 7 of the Moh's Hardness Scale, which is the number assigned to quartz. Minerals that can scratch quartz include topaz, corundum and diamond - pretty much everything else won't scratch it.
What is better pearl or diamond?
They are both equivalent, with minor changes, such as Palikia in Pearl and Dialga in Diamond. The only thing that changes is the Pokemon that appear and what time.
Where is Katrina in Pokemon Diamond diamond?
I don't think that there is such thing but maybe with an action replay.
Wen does Pokemon platimun com out?
It comes out on February 22nd. It's the same thing as pearl and diamond, only with more different pokemon.
Can quartz scratch a diamond?
No. Only a diamond can scratch another diamond.
Could diamond scratch another diamond?
Yes, in fact, it is the only way to scratch a diamond.
Can a knife scratch a diamond?
Nope! A diamond is the hardest substance on earth so only a diamond can scratch a diamond!
What can be scratch by diamond?
Diamond are only scratched by diamonds.
What tests are used to determine the authenticity of a diamond?
Only diamond can scratch diamond.
What happens when a diamond is hit by a bullet?
Diamond's scratch 'hardness' is the highest amongst naturally formed minerals. The only thing that can scratch it, is itself. However it is not 'tough'. Basically, Diamond is brittle. A blow from a solid object may crack it. If a diamond was struck by a bullet, it might shatter.
Can diamonds be scratched with a nail?
No. Only another diamond can scratch a diamond.
Can a diamond scratch itself?
A diamond can scratch a diamond, but one diamond cannot scratch itself.
Why can a diamond scratch a diamond?
Because diamond is the hardest natural mineral and can only be scratched by another diamond.
Is diamonds the only mineral that will not scratch?
No. A diamond can still be scratched by another diamond.
Can Gypsum can scratch diamond?
gympsum can scratch diamond
What is the only mineral that can scratch corundum?
Diamond is the hardest mineral and is the only one that can scratch corundum. but in my opinion corundum will scratch corundum any mineral of the same hardness will scratch the other !
