According to the Moh’s Scale of Mineral Hardness, the sample mineral that will scratch gypsum but not apatite is MOST LIKELY A) calcite. B) quartz. C) talc. D) topaz.
Biology · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Correct answer is a.
Each mineral on the scale is able to scratch a mineral with a lower number rating. For example, calcite can scratch gypsum but gypsum cannot scratch calcite.