Moh's Scale of Hardness Flashcards by Julia Ardona

Q

Give the reference mineral

one (softest)

A

Talc

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Q

Give the reference mineral

two

A

Gypsum

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Q

Give the reference mineral

three

A

Calcite

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Q

Give the reference mineral

four

A

Fluorite

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Q

Give the reference mineral

five

A

Apatite

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Q

Give the reference mineral

six

A

Feldspar

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Q

Give the reference mineral

seven

A

Quartz

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Q

Give the reference mineral

eight

A

Topaz

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Q

Give the reference mineral

nine

A

Corundum

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Q

Give the reference mineral

ten (hardest)

A

Diamond

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Q

What is the Mohs hardness of the following?

Talc

A

one (softest)

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Q

What is the Mohs hardness of the following?

Gypsum

A

two

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Q

What is the Mohs hardness of the following?

Calcite

A

three

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Q

What is the Mohs hardness of the following?

Fluorite

A

four

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What is the Mohs hardness of the following?

Apatite

A

five

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