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Hardness is measured in three types viz., Moh's hardness, Brinnel hardness and Vicker' hardness.

Hardness of Iron is,

1) Moh's Hardness-4,

2) Brinnel Hardness-490 Mpa,

3) Vicker's Hardness-608 Mpa

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