

Understanding the Mohs Hardness Scale
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Amelia Wright
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of the Mohs Hardness Scale?
To evaluate the density of minerals
To determine the color of minerals
To measure the weight of minerals
To assess the ability of minerals to resist scratching
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who developed the Mohs Hardness Scale?
Isaac Newton
Frederic Mohs
Albert Einstein
Marie Curie
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which mineral is the softest on the Mohs Hardness Scale?
Calcite
Gypsum
Diamond
Talc
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the hardness of quartz on the Mohs Scale?
6
8
7
5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which mineral is the hardest on the Mohs Hardness Scale?
Topaz
Diamond
Corundum
Quartz
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which mineral has a hardness of 5 on the Mohs Scale?
Feldspar
Gypsum
Fluorite
Apatite
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which household item has a hardness similar to that of a fingernail?
A penny
A piece of glass
A streak plate
A piece of quartz
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