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Is the mineral topaz inorganic?
yes its inorganic
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.
Is quartz a mineral or an ore?
quartz is a mineral
Is quartz a mineral or non mineral?
Quartz is a mineral, chemical formula SiO2.
What is hardness of quartz mineral?
the mineral that has a hardness of 7 is "Quarts
Which mineral will not scratch quartz topaz calcite or corundum?
apatite will not scratch quartz topaz calcite or corundum
Will the mineral topaz scratch quartz or will quartz scratch topaz Why?
topaz has a hardness of 8 on the mohs hardness scale, quartz has a hardness of 7. topaz will be able to scratch quartz, but quartz can never scratch topaz.
Is the mineral topaz inorganic?
yes its inorganic
What is the difference between citrine and topaz?
Citrine and Topaz look almost identical which makes it difficult for someone who is not a gemologist to tell the difference. Citrine is a quartz while Topaz is a mineral mixture of aluminum and fluorine.
What mineral is most like quartz?
Topaz is very much like quartz. They both can be found naturally in any color. They're both harder than glass. Topaz is, however, a little bit harder than quartz and will scratch quartz.
What mineral can scratch glass and be scratched by topaz?
Any mineral with a Mohs hardness of 7 or greater could scratch quartz. Examples would be quartz (7), topaz (Mohs 8), corundum (9), and diamond (10).
Is Topaz a mineral or a metal?
topaz is a mineral of course.
How hard is the aquamarine birthstone on the MOHs scale of hardness?
Aquamarine is between 7(Quartz) and 8(Topaz) on MOHs scale of hardness. But, Aquamarine is closer to 8(Topaz) than 7(Quartz). :-)
What kind of mineral can scratch quartz but not diamond?
According to the Mohs scale of hardness, Diamond has a hardness of 10 and Quartz has a hardness of 7. Any mineral with a hardness greater than 7 can scratch quartz and diamond can scratch any mineral with a hardness less than 10. Corundum (hardness of 9) and Topaz (hardness of 8) are two examples of minerals that can scratch quartz but not diamond.
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.
Is quartz a mineral or an ore?
quartz is a mineral
What is quartz mineral?
Quartz is an Oxide Mineral.
