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Yes, sedimentary rocks can often be scratched by a penny, as they typically have a hardness of 3 to 4 on the Mohs scale. A penny, made primarily of copper, has a hardness of about 3.5, allowing it to scratch softer sedimentary rocks like limestone or sandstone. However, harder sedimentary rocks like some shales may resist being scratched by a penny.

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