Mohs Scale 10 Diamond
Diamond, 8.23 carats
South Africa
Jerry Rosenthal Collection
Image Credit and Copyright: Jeff Scovil
Diamond
Diamond
Mohs: 10, Absolute: 1500
Mohs: 10, Absolute: 1500
The hardest mineral on the Mohs Scale, diamonds are used in jewelry, saw blades, and as an abrasive for polishing stones.
The hardest mineral on the Mohs Scale, diamonds are used in jewelry, saw blades, and as an abrasive for polishing stones.
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9: Corundum
9: Corundum
