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Which of the following lists minerals in order of hardness from lowest to highest on the Mohs hardness scale?

AFingernail, penny, glass, topaz, diamond
BCalcite, quartz, wire nail, topaz, diamond
CGypsum, apatite, topaz, feldspar, corundum
DTalc, fluorite, fingernail, streak plate, diamond

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a fingernail,penny,glass,topaz, diamond

Answer:

Option A

Explanation:

The hardness of all the listed minerals on Mohs hardness scale is as follows-

Finger nail -2 to 2.5

Penny - 3

Glass- 5.5

Topaz - 8

Diamond- 10

Thus in option A, the hardness of minerals is arranged in order of lowest to highest.

Therefore, option A is correct

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