Explanation The hardness of any mineral is defined as its ability of resistance to the scratches. The hardness of a fingernail is 2.5 and hardness of a penny is 3. A mineral can only be scratched if its hardness is less than the hardness of scratching mineral...

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)

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Chapter 1, Problem 9LR

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The hardness of a mineral on the Mohs scale.

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Mohs Scale is used to determine the numerical value of hardness of any mineral. The Mohs scale consists of 10 minerals arranged in order from softest to hardest.

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Name: To determine: The hardness of a mineral on the Mohs scale. Introduction: Mohs Scale is used to determine the numerical value of hardness of any mineral. The Mohs scale consists of 10 minerals arranged in order from softest to hardest.
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Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)

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