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Diamond has stronger bonding because of the fact that it has 2p valence orbit whereas Silicon has 3p valence orbit. Moreover we know that as we go farther away from Nucleus the shielding of electrons takes place.Due to this shielding, the bonding becomes weaker. In case of Silicon carbide and Silicon dioxide 3p orbits are participating in bonding. Hence the shielding leads to weakening of bond.Shielding is not there in case of Diamond as mentioned. Hence this is the reason why Diamond is harder.
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Can diamond scratch quartz?
There are double-terminated quartz crystals that have remarkable clarity and smooth crystal faces, which have non-scientifically been referred to as diamond quartz--the Herkimer Diamond is one so-named type of quartz crystal.
Will quartz cut glass like diamonds?
No. Diamonds cut glass because diamonds are harder than glass. Quartz is not as hard as diamond.
Why is quartz harder than steel?
Why is quartz harder steel
What of the following minerals can not be scratched by quartz?
The mineral that cannot be scratched by quartz is diamond. Quartz has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, while diamond ranks at 10, making it the hardest known natural material. Therefore, diamond will easily scratch quartz, but quartz cannot scratch diamond. Other minerals that are harder than quartz, such as topaz and corundum, also cannot be scratched by it.
What minerals could jewerlry makers use to grind and polish quartz?
Jewelry makers can use harder minerals such as corundum (sapphire or ruby) and diamond to grind and polish quartz, as they are significantly harder on the Mohs scale. Other abrasive materials like garnet or emery can also be employed for polishing purposes, though they are less effective than diamond or corundum. These materials help achieve a smooth and lustrous finish on the quartz surfaces.
What things are harder than emeralds?
Yes an emerald or green beryl is harder than quartz
On mohs' hardness scale what mineral is harder than quartz but harder than appetite?
If you mean isn't harder than quartz but harder than apatite ( you spelled it wrong), that would be Orthoclase Feldspar. Else the minerals that are harder than both apatite and quartz are topaz, corundum, and diamond (diamond being the hardest, well the hardest non synthetic mineral).
Can diamond scratch quartz?
There are double-terminated quartz crystals that have remarkable clarity and smooth crystal faces, which have non-scientifically been referred to as diamond quartz--the Herkimer Diamond is one so-named type of quartz crystal.
Which is harder diamons or quarts?
Diamond is harder than quartz. Diamond scores a 10 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, while quartz typically ranges from a 7 to 7.5. This means diamond is more scratch-resistant and durable compared to quartz.
Will quartz cut glass like diamonds?
No. Diamonds cut glass because diamonds are harder than glass. Quartz is not as hard as diamond.
Why is quartz harder than steel?
Why is quartz harder steel
Are quartz and diamonds very soft minerals?
No. Quartz is harder than steel (based on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness), and diamond is THE hardest mineral.
What of the following minerals can not be scratched by quartz?
The mineral that cannot be scratched by quartz is diamond. Quartz has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, while diamond ranks at 10, making it the hardest known natural material. Therefore, diamond will easily scratch quartz, but quartz cannot scratch diamond. Other minerals that are harder than quartz, such as topaz and corundum, also cannot be scratched by it.
Is emerald harder than diamond?
No. Diamond is harder than emerald.
What is harder diamond or onyx?
Diamond is harder than onyx.
Which is harder diamond or plastic?
Diamond is harder than plastic.
What other stone which looks and shines like diamond but harder than diamond?
nothings harder than a diamond
