Mineral Hardness Refers To

question 17

Multiple Choice

Mineral hardness refers to:

• A) equal bond strength in the crystal structure.
• B) durability of the mineral.
• C) inequal bond strength in the crystal structure.
• D) strength of the bonds in the crystal structure.

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