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8 On The Mohs Hardness Scale

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noun

• a yellow quartz

• a mineral (fluosilicate of aluminum) that occurs in crystals of various colors and is used as a gemstone

• a light brown the color of topaz

58%4 Softest substance in Mohs scale of hardness
noun

• a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder

verb

• apply talcum powder to (one's body)

51%9Hardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale
noun

• a deep red garnet consisting of iron aluminum silicate

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