The hardest material just prior to diamond in Mhos scale is_________________?

Correct answer: C. Corundum

  • A. Topaz
  • B. Carborundum
  • C. Corundum
  • D. Calcite

Explanation

On the standard Mohs scale, corundum has a hardness of 9 and diamond has 10, making corundum the mineral immediately below diamond. Carborundum is very hard, but it is not part of the conventional ten-mineral Mohs scale.

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