Question

Diamonds are minerals with a hardness of 10 on the Mohs
Hardness scale. Which mineral below can be used to cut a diamond?
(1 point)
diamond (10 on the hardness scale)
corundum (9 on the hardness scale)
• gypsum (2 on the
hardness scale)
quartz (7 on the hardness scale)

Answer 1

Corundum (9 on the hardness scale) can be used to cut a diamond.