Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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9. The graph below shows the hardness of four minerals. Which mineral is hard enough to scratch calcite but is not hard enough to scratch orthoclase? A. mica B. fluorite C. olivine D. graphite Mohs' Hardness Scale 1607965432N 10 Muscovite mica Fluorite Olivine Graphite
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Transcribed Image Text:9. The graph below shows the hardness of four minerals. Which mineral is hard enough to scratch calcite but is not hard enough to scratch orthoclase? A. mica B. fluorite C. olivine D. graphite Mohs' Hardness Scale 1607965432N 10 Muscovite mica Fluorite Olivine Graphite
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