Moh's Hardness Scale

Moh's Hardness Scale

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3rd Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Moh's 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

What is the softest mineral on Moh's Hardness Scale?

Back

Talc.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean if a mineral can scratch another mineral?

Back

It means the first mineral is harder than the second mineral.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What mineral can scratch Talc?

Back

Calcite.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: Bigger numbers on the Mohs Scale can scratch lower numbers.

Back

True.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What mineral is ranked 3 on Moh's Hardness Scale?

Back

Calcite.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What mineral is ranked 6 on Moh's Hardness Scale?

Back

Orthoclase.

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