which of the following comparisons is incorrect? a. Talc is softer than gypsum. b. Feldspar is harder than calcite. c. Quartz is softer than corundum. d. Apatite is harder than topaz.

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Uriah Montes

19 August, 01:30

which of the following comparisons is incorrect? a. Talc is softer than gypsum. b. Feldspar is harder than calcite. c. Quartz is softer than corundum. d. Apatite is harder than topaz.

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Steve Walsh · Answer 1

Answer: Option (d) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Mohs scale is used to classify minerals on the basis of their hardness. This scale includes 10 minerals. The hardness of each of the minerals is as follows.

Talc = 1 Gypsum = 2 Calcite = 3 Fluorite = 4 Apatite = 5 Orthoclase Feldspar = 6 Quartz = 7 Topaz = 8 Corundum = 9 Diamond = 10

Therefore, more is the number given to a mineral, more will be its hardness.

Thus, we can conclude that out of the given options the comparison Apatite is harder than topaz is incorrect because Apatite is softer than topaz according to Mohs scale.