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