Which of the following best explains a hardness scale?

A.

a scale that tests the hardness of a mineral by scratching other materials
B.

a scale that tests the hardness of a rock by scratching other materials
C.

a scale that tests the hardness of a mineral by being rubbed on other materials
D.

a scale that tests the hardness of a rock by being rubbed on other materials

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7 months ago

A. a scale that tests the hardness of a mineral by scratching other materials