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Mohs scale

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ID 672964 Last modified 06.01.2026
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Domain testing methodsmaterials sciencestrength of materials
Mohsi kõvadusskaala preferred
Mohs hardness scale preferred
Mohs' scale of hardness
  • mineraalide kõvaduse hindamiseks kasutatav 10-palline Mohsi kõvadusastmik; põhineb mineraalide seerial nende omavahelisel kriimustamisel (vt kõvadus, Mohsi kõvadus)
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    • Skaala: 1- talk, 2 - kips, 3 - kaltsiit, 4 - fluoriit, 5 - apatiit, 6 - päevakivi, 7 - kvarts, 8 - topaas, 9 - korund, 10 - teemant.
  • scale of hardness based on series of minerals, each of which scratches the one beneath it on the scale (see: hardness, scratch hardness)
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    • Mohs´ scale: 1 - talc, 2 - gypsum, 3 - calcite, 4 - fluorite, 5 - apatite, 6 - orthoclase feldspar, 7 - quartz, 8 - topaz, 9 - corundum, 10 - diamond.
Mohsi kõvadusskaala preferred
Mohsi skaala
Mohs hardness scale preferred
Mohs' scale of hardness
Mohs scale

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