How to Use the Mohs Scale to Determine Mineral Hardness

Geologists use the Mohs Hardness scale and the items on the scale to determine the hardness of a mineral sample. Learn how to use the scale when identifying your samples. In this video, Mini Me Geology’s Tracy Barnhart shows you how to test your minerals to determine their hardness on the Mohs scale.

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