Multiple Choice
The gems sapphire and ruby are two varieties of the mineral corundum (Al2O3) .Considering the Mohs hardness of corundum,which mineral listed below would be able to scratch the gems sapphire and ruby?
A) quartz
B) feldspar
C) topaz
D) diamond
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