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Mohs Scale Practice

Authored by Lisa Thompson

Science

6th Grade

Mohs Scale Practice
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which statement comparing mineral hardness is true?

calcite will only scratch gypsum

calcite will only scratch gypsum and talc

calcite will scratch any mineral softer than 3

calcite will scratch any mineral harder than 3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

According to the Mohs' scale, which of the statements below is true?

Only talc will scratch quartz.

Topaz and diamond will scratch quartz.

Amethyst will scratch diamond.

Calcite is a harder mineral than corundum.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Talc is the softest mineral on Mohs Hardness Scale.

True

False

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which minerals would all scratch apatite?

diamond, topaz, quartz

quartz, calcite, gypsum

fluorite, talc, calcite

diamond, fluorite, corundum

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Fluorite is a 4 and can scratch Calcite that is a 3. What can scratch Topaz which is an 8?

Talc

Quartz

Diamond

Gypsum

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Fluorite is a 4 and can scratch Calcite that is a 3. What can scratch Apatite which is an 5?

Talc

Quartz

Flourite

Gypsum

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which minerals would all scratch apatite?

diamond, topaz, quartz

fluorite, talc, calcite

quartz, calcite, gypsum

diamond, fluorite, corundum

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