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If a mineral is a 6 on the mohs scale what can it be scracted by?
A mineral with a hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale can be scratched by anything harder than a 6, such as minerals with a hardness of 7 or higher. It will not be scratched by minerals with a hardness of 5 or lower.
What is softer than copper on the mohs scale?
Pure copper has a Mohs Hardness of 3. So called copper coins have a Mohs hardness of 3.2-3.5. Please see related links.
What metal mineral is harder than 5.5 on the Mohs Hardness Scale?
Magnetite
Which mineral is harder galena or magnetite?
magnetite is harder than galena. Magnetite has a hardness just under glass, so around 5. Galena sits at around 4 on mohs hardness scale
Can a fingernail scratch feldspar?
No on the mohs scale the fingermail is lower than feldspar. Source:Knowledge.
Which rock dou you crush with your hand?
One that ranges less than 3 on the Mohs scale of hardness.
If a mineral is a 6 on the mohs scale what can it be scracted by?
A mineral with a hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale can be scratched by anything harder than a 6, such as minerals with a hardness of 7 or higher. It will not be scratched by minerals with a hardness of 5 or lower.
Is limestone softer than basalt?
Yes, lime stone is 3 - 4 on the Mohs scale, Bassalt is 7 on the Mohs scale.
What is the mineral that can scratch fluorite but not quartz?
There are many, anything that has a hardness greater than 4 and less than 7, like Plagioclase. Just listing the ones on the Mohs scale, there's apatite and orthoclase.
What is hornfels hardness on mohs scale?
Hornfels typically has a hardness of 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale. It falls between the hardness of apatite and feldspar.
Is corundum harder than diamond?
No. Diamond is the hardest mineral. It measures 10 on the Mohs scale: Corundum measures 9, which is less hard than diamond, as below.
What is the hard groove index for lignite?
Lignun Vitae: SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.37DENSITY: 77 - 82 lbs./cu.ft.
Is feldspar harder than calcite?
no,calcite is ranked number 3 on the mohs scale of hardness. topaz is ranked number 8 on mohs scale of hardness. 10 is the hardest(diamond) 1 is the softest(talc) look it up!
Is feldspar the hardest mineral next to a diamond?
No Feldspar is rated 6 on the Mohs Scale and diamond is rated 10. The mineral which is rated 9 on the Mohs is Corundum but there are other minerals which are harder that that but less harder than diamond.
What is softer than copper on the mohs scale?
Pure copper has a Mohs Hardness of 3. So called copper coins have a Mohs hardness of 3.2-3.5. Please see related links.
How do you in pH scale whether its acidic or alkaline?
In the pH scale, anything with a pH less than 7 is acidic, and anything with a pH greater than 7 is alkaline.
How hard is a steel knife on Mohs hardness scale?
A typical steel knife would be in the 5-5.5 range on the Mohs scale.
