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Mohs Hardness Scale
Quick and easy review of what the numbers represent on Mohs hardness scale
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 on Mohs scale | Talc: softer than a fingernail |
| 2 on Mohs scale | Sulfur: softer than a fingernail |
| 3 on Mohs scale | Calcite: harder than a fingernail |
| 4 on Mohs scale | Fluorite: harder than a fingernail |
| 5 on Mohs scale | Apatite: as hard as an iron nail |
| 6 on Mohs scale | Feldspar: harder than window glass |
| 7 on Mohs scale | Quartz: as hard as a steel file |
| 8 on Mohs scale | Topaz: harder than a steel file |
| 9 on Mohs scale | Corundum: harder than a steel file |
| 10 on Mohs scale | Diamond: hardest known substance |