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Which mineral has the highest hardness on the Mohs scale?
Quick Answer
Diamond has the highest Mohs hardness of 10, making it the hardest common mineral.
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Diamond is the hardest mineral on the Mohs hardness scale, with a rating of 10. Its crystal structure is an extremely strong three-dimensional network of carbon atoms, which makes it exceptionally resistant to scratching. Diamonds form deep within Earth’s mantle under very high pressure and temperature. Although diamond is the hardest on the Mohs scale, other materials can be tougher or more resistant to breaking in different ways.
Key Facts
1.Mohs hardness of 10
2.Forms under high pressure in the mantle
3.Made of carbon atoms in a crystal lattice
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