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There are double-terminated quartz crystals that have remarkable clarity and smooth crystal faces, which have non-scientifically been referred to as diamond quartz--the Herkimer Diamond is one so-named type of quartz crystal.
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No, diamond is harder than quartz on the Mohs hardness scale, so diamond can scratch quartz.
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∙ 9y agoQuartz and diamond are stones that look similar. The difference lies in the fact that diamond is a much harder substance than quartz.
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∙ 11y agoYes. Diamonds are the hardest minerals. They can scratch any level smaller than them.
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Can quartz scratch corundum?
According to the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, quartz (7) will not scratch any mineral with a higher number on the scale. Corundum is listed at 9. Therefore quartz will not scratch corundum, but corundum can scratch quartz.
What is a mineral that fluorite can't scratch?
Diamond is a mineral that fluorite can't scratch. Diamond is the hardest mineral on the Mohs scale, with a hardness of 10, while fluorite has a hardness of 4.
Will the mineral topaz scratch quartz or will quartz scratch topaz Why?
Topaz will scratch quartz because its hardness on the Mohs scale is 8, while quartz has a hardness of 7. Harder minerals can easily scratch softer minerals.
Can a diamond scratch itself?
A diamond can scratch a diamond, but one diamond cannot scratch itself.
Which mineral will not scratch quartz topaz calcite or corundum?
apatite will not scratch quartz topaz calcite or corundum
Can quartz scratch a diamond?
No. Only a diamond can scratch another diamond.
How do you tell if a rock is a diamond?
The field test for diamond is 'extreme hardness'. If you believe that you've found a diamond stone, you can take it to a jeweler, who will apply a probe and verify your find as a diamond stone, or not.
What kind of mineral can scratch quartz but not diamond?
According to the Mohs scale of hardness, Diamond has a hardness of 10 and Quartz has a hardness of 7. Any mineral with a hardness greater than 7 can scratch quartz and diamond can scratch any mineral with a hardness less than 10. Corundum (hardness of 9) and Topaz (hardness of 8) are two examples of minerals that can scratch quartz but not diamond.
What is pyrite scratch?
It can be scratched by a diamond, corundum, topaz, and quartz.
What mineral can't scratch quartz?
Anything under the 7 of the Moh's Hardness Scale, which is the number assigned to quartz. Minerals that can scratch quartz include topaz, corundum and diamond - pretty much everything else won't scratch it.
Can quartz scratch other rocks and minerals?
Yes, quartz is considered a hard mineral ranking 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness, making it able to scratch most other minerals. However, there are harder minerals such as diamond and corundum that can scratch quartz.
Glass has hardness of about 5.5 which minerals will scratch it?
feldspar, quartz, topaz, corundum, diamond.... Diamond will diffidently scratch glass its also made to cut glass if you get tech with it. (alyssamc6)
What mineral can scratch feldspar but not quartz?
Apatite is a mineral that can scratch feldspar but not quartz. This is because apatite has a higher hardness value than feldspar but a lower hardness value than quartz on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.
Which is harder diamons or quarts?
Diamond is harder than quartz. Diamond scores a 10 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, while quartz typically ranges from a 7 to 7.5. This means diamond is more scratch-resistant and durable compared to quartz.
What minerals can scratch glass?
Any mineral with roughly a hardness of 6 or more on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness could scratch glass, which is roughly 5.5 on the Mohs scale. Some minerals that could scratch glass would be quartz, topaz, corundum, and diamond.
What mineral can scratch glass and be scratched by topaz?
Quartz is the mineral that can scratch glass and be scratched by topaz. Quartz ranks 7 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, scratching glass which ranks around 5.5. Topaz, ranking 8 on the Mohs scale, can scratch quartz but not glass.
What mineral cannot be scratched by anything but quartz?
There is none because diamond is at the top of the scale so it can scratch anything.
