Which of the Following Is Not a True Statement

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a true statement?

• A) Orthoclase, quartz, and topaz will be scratched by corundum on the Moh's Hardness Scale
• B) Halite, calcite, apatite, and orthoclase are scratched by fluorite on the Moh's Hardness Scale
• C) It is possible for the object or mineral that is being used to scratch something else to leave a trail of its own powder on the surface of a mineral
• D) It is important to rub away the powder trail and feel the surface of a mineral for a groove to determine if the mineral has indeed been scratched

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