Minerals

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What is a mineral?

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A mineral is a non-living, solid, and natural substance.

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Which mineral is known as one of the hardest?

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Diamond is known as one of the hardest minerals.

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What is the hardest mineral on Moh's scale?

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Topaz is one of the hardest minerals listed.

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How does Kip's mineral compare to Bob's mineral on Moh's scale?

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Kip's mineral is harder because it is closer to 10.

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What tool is best for testing the density of a mineral?

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A cup of water is the best tool for testing the density of a mineral.

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What is Moh's scale?

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Moh's scale is a scale that ranks minerals based on their hardness.

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What is the softest mineral on Moh's scale?

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Talc is the softest mineral on Moh's scale.

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What does it mean if a mineral has a hardness of 10?

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A hardness of 10 means the mineral is the hardest possible, like diamond.

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What is the definition of density in minerals?

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Density is the mass of a mineral divided by its volume.

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What is an example of a man-made mineral?

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An example of a man-made mineral is glass.