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An unknown mineral scratches apatite and is scratched by corundum. What can you conclude about this mineral’s hardness?

An unknown mineral scratches apatite and is scratched by corundum. What can you conclude about this mineral’s hardness?
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An unknown mineral scratches apatite and is scratched by corundum. What can you conclude about this mineral’s hardness?

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User Amit Prajapati
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it not hard meaning it will get scratched easy


hope i could help
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User Kishore A
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Hey there!

I can conclude that the hardness of the mineral is greater than 6 but less than 9

Hope this helps!

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