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'Mohs scale' is used to indicate the
A)
Degree of viscosity of a liquid
B)
Degree of elasticity of a material
C)
Degree of hardness of minerals.
D)
Degree of brittleness of a substance

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Degree of hardness of minerals.



Mohs scale is a scale used to measure the relative hardness of a mineral by its resistance to scratching. From softest to hardest, the ten minerals of the Mohs scale are talc (measuring 1 on the scale), gypsum, calcite, fluorite, apatite, orthoclase, quartz, topaz, corundum, and diamond (measuring 10 on the scale).

Published On : July 1, 2021
Category : World Geography
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