EPISODE · Jan 27, 2020 · 8 MIN
Mineral hardness - and how to work out the hardness of an unknown mineral
from GEO Podcast · host Gary Lewis, GEOetc.com
Mineral hardness is one of the most important properties you can use to identify a mineral you have been given or even collected in the field. In this episode I walk about Mohs Scale of Hardness and how it works, as well as how you can create your own mineral hardness testing kit using common items around your home or garage.Support the show
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Mineral hardness is one of the most important properties you can use to identify a mineral you have been given or even collected in the field. In this episode I walk about Mohs Scale of Hardness and how it works, as well as how you can create your own mineral hardness testing kit using common items around your home or garage. Support the show
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