Multiple Choice
A cubic centimeter of quartz,olivine,and gold weighs 2.5,3.0,and 19.8 grams,respectively.This indicates that ________.
A) gold has a higher density and specific gravity than quartz and olivine
B) gold is 6 to 7 times harder than olivine and quartz
C) gold and olivine are silicates,whereas quartz is elemental silicon
D) olivine and quartz powders are harder than metallic gold
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