The Term Hardness Refers to the Ability of a Mineral

question 134

Multiple Choice

The term hardness refers to the ability of a mineral to

• A) resist scratching.
• B) break along definite smooth planes.
• C) break into equal-sized halves.
• D) scratch other minerals.

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