A mineral has a value of 8 on the Mohs hardness scale. What could this represent?
A) The mineral is relatively hard.
B) The mineral is the hardest of all minerals.
C) The mineral is relatively soft.
D) The mineral is the softest of all minerals.
Answer: A
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a. True b. False
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