Which is the hardest natural mineral on the Mohs scale?
AQuartz
BTopaz
CCorundum
DDiamond
Explanation
• The Mohs scale of mineral hardness characterizes the scratch resistance of various minerals.
• Diamond is assigned a value of 10, the highest on the scale.
• It is formed under extreme pressure and temperature conditions in the Earth’s mantle.
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