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Notes 6- Mohs Foldable
Mohs Hardness Scale
The Mohs scale of mineral hardness characterizes the scratch resistance of various minerals through the ability of a harder material to scratch a softer material. It was created in 1812 by the German mineralogist Friedrich Mohs .
Take 4 sheets of paper
Place each sheet 1-2 cm higher than the next
Fold the top layers over
Be careful so that you can still see ALL the layers
Fold the papers and crease well
Then staple along the top
Cut the middle 5 layers
And label as shown in the diagram
Minerals
Mohs Hardness
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History of Mineralogy
Vocabulary
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Sharing with your table mate- complete your own foldable notes!
Which mineral is the hardest?
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1. Talc2. Diamond3. Calcite
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What mineral is rare and is fluorescent?
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1. Diamond2. Orthoclase3. Fluorite
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Fastest Responders (in seconds)
0.39 Participant 4576A
2.61 Participant 44CD4
2.97 Participant 45736
3.05 Participant 44C9C
3.08 Participant 4572B
Which scientist developed a classification system?
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1. Agricola2. Linneaus3. Hessel
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What term means how light is reflected?
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1. Luster2. Streak3. Specific Gravity
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Participant Scores4 Participant 44CAA
4 Participant 44662
4 Participant 44CD4
4 Participant 45773
4 Participant 45742