Multiple Choice
With regard to minerals,hardness refers to ____________.
A) an ability to resist breaking when being struck with hammer
B) an ability to resist being scratched by other substances
C) an ability to resist chemical reactions with other substances
D) an absence of cleavage
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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