Mohs Hardness Scale

Mohs Hardness Scale

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Mohs Hardness Scale?

Back

A scale that ranks minerals based on their ability to scratch one another, from 1 (softest) to 10 (hardest).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which mineral is the softest on the Mohs scale?

Back

Talc, with a hardness of 1.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which mineral is the hardest on the Mohs scale?

Back

Diamond, with a hardness of 10.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the hardness of quartz on the Mohs scale?

Back

7.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the hardness of talc on the Mohs scale?

Back

1.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the hardness of gypsum on the Mohs scale?

Back

2.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the hardness of calcite on the Mohs scale?

Back

3.

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