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What is the hardness of diamond on the Mohs scale?

Option: 1

5


Option: 2

7


Option: 3

9


Option: 4

10


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Diamond is the hardest naturally occurring substance on Earth, with a hardness of 10 on the Mohs scale. This means that it is very difficult to scratch or damage a diamond.

The 10-point scale of mineral hardness. One the Mohs scale of relative hardness, a diamond is rated as 10. This means that it is the hardest mineral known to man. Only a mineral that is the same hardness grade can scratch the mineral. Sapphires for example are graded 9 on the Mohs scale which means that only another Sapphire or a diamond (because the diamond is harder) can scratch a Sapphire. Yet, Sapphires cannot scratch a diamond because it is softer.

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