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What is the hardest mineral listed here?
A. quartz B. calcite C. gypsum D. corundum

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The answer would be D. The only minerals harder than corundum is diamond.
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User Karthikeyan P
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Answer:D. corundum

Step-by-step explanation:

Corundum is a hard mineral. It is tough and stable in nature. It is the hardest mineral after diamond. It remains unaffected by the treatment of acids and environmental agents. Translucent brown color corundum is commonly found in nature.

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