Will the mineral villaumite (NaF) or periclase (MgO) have a higher Mohs hardness value (see Exercise 67)?
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Will the mineral villaumite (NaF) or periclase (MgO) have a higher Mohs hardness value (see Exercise 67)?
Exercise 67
The hardness of crystals is rated based on Mohs hardness values. The higher the Mohs value, the harder the material is to scratch. Which crystal will have the highest Mohs value: NaF, NaCl, or KCl?
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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications
ISBN: 9780132931281
11th Edition
Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette
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