The softest material just next to talc in the Mhos scale is_________________?

Correct answer: B. Gypsum

  • A. Quartz
  • B. Gypsum
  • C. Feldspar
  • D. Fluorite

Explanation

On the Mohs scale, talc has hardness 1 and gypsum has hardness 2, making gypsum the next softest standard mineral. Fluorite, quartz and feldspar have substantially higher hardness values.

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