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Hardness

Hardness. a measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched. Any mineral with a greater hardness than another mineral will scratch that softer mineral. cleavage. the ability of a mineral to split relatively easily and evenly along one or more flat planes. Fracture.

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Hardness

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  1. Hardness • a measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched. • Any mineral with a greater hardness than another mineral will scratch that softer mineral

  2. cleavage • the ability of a mineral to split relatively easily and evenly along one or more flat planes.

  3. Fracture • is the ability of minerals to break with arc like, rough, or jagged edges.

  4. Ore • mineral that contains a useful substance that can be mined at a profit.

  5. Gem • valuable minerals that are prized for their rarity and beauty.

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