Mohs Hardness Scale Flashcards
1
Q
What is the softest mineral on the mohs hardness scale
A
Talc
2
Q
What is the second softest
A
Gypsum
3
Q
What is the 3rd softest
A
Calcite
4
Q
What is the 4th softest
A
Fluorite
5
Q
What is the 5th softest
A
Apatite
6
Q
What is the 5 hardest
A
Orthoclase
7
Q
What is the 4th hardest
A
Quartz
8
Q
What is the 3rd hardest
A
Topaz
9
Q
What is the 2nd hardest
A
Corundum
10
Q
What is the hardest mineral on mohs hardness scale
A
Diamond