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  1. 09-05-2009, 07:42 PM #1
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    I know you said a nail will not scratch it- but I would be interested if you could do other Moh's tests. I know its not scientific or close to exact, but it'll help us figure it out I think.
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    Quote Originally Posted by khaos View Post
    you could do other Moh's tests.
    what is that test
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    Its like an unscientific test for rocks. 1 is talc, 10 is diamond. The way it works is you try and scratch one thing with another to see which is harder. So if a nail won't scratch it its probably higher than 6. But it could be anything from 6 to 9.9. If you have quartz around, quartz is seven I believe. You can find different listings on google.
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    If you like to spend money?

    Deluxe Mohs Hardness Pick Set - Amateur Geologist, Inc

    i'd like a set but I am acting thrifty these days
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