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the ability of a mineral to withstand scratching
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The inferior hardness of CZ (8.5 vs. 10 of diamond) manifests itself in the gem's lower luster, rounded facet edges and surface scratches.
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| hardness |
Property of a mineral's resistance to being scratched.
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| hardness |
the amount of calcium carbonate dissolved in water.
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The degree of resistance of a given mineral to scratching, indicating the strength of the bonds that hold the mineral's atoms together. The hardness of a mineral is measured by rubbing it with substances of known hardness.
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