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In that case we add one half to the number of the softer mineral; thus, peridot, benitoite, and jade (nephrite) are all softer than quartz (7) but harder than felspar (6); hence we say they are 6 1/2 in hardness.
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One interesting usage of the harder than quartz question is whether or not a mineral is suitable for use in a ring. Since quartz is a common component of dust, you might not want to choose something softer than quartz as it will get scratched over time.
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If it is softer than apatite, try calcite, etc., etc until you have narrowed down the approximate hardness. Remember, this is a relative scale and a mineral that can scratch a mineral that has a hardness of 4.5 may be given a hardness of 5, but it still might be softer than apatite. ... 100 Quartz...
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Ice Age Floods Trail: Reality! ... GSA, The Aftermath ... Will CPSIA Forbid Kids from Studying Minerals?
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With blogs such as OFB and Dump & Chase, Home Ice on XM Radio and, yes, even our beloved message boards, I get more hockey talk than I can handle. The Post and Times still do fill an important need. I’ll be painting my bedroom this weekend and I’ll need something to catch the splatter.
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Barkley on the toughness of the Phoenix Suns: “(The Suns are) softer than tissue paper. They’ve got chemistry problems, but their biggest problem is they are soft. Imagine if you’re playing football and the toughest guy on your team is the kicker, you can’t win.
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The wine is smooth, sleek and appealing, a little softer than its merlot cousin, though it certainly displays plenty of oak and tannic authority. After a few minutes in the glass, it feels freighted with plums and fraught with spice, while a sense of dusty minerality dominates the finish.
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NOV. 16 | Halfway through the fourth quarter, some studios and retailers seem to be tempering expectations for DVD sales despite a lineup of 16 titles that made more than $100 million at the box office, including four that made more than $300 million. ... Retailers say holiday shopping has yet to begin ... By Ned Randolph --
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