General Science · Question 42

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Which mineral is the hardest on the Mohs scale?

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Correct answer to question 42 (General Science): Diamond

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The Mohs scale runs from talc at 1 to diamond at 10, ranking minerals by which can scratch which. Granite is a rock made of several minerals rather than a mineral itself.

Updated: November 2026

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