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Mohs Hardness Scale - A close-up view of dark, rough-textured stone cubes with minimal lighting, creating a dramatic and moody atmosphere.
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The Mohs Hardness Scale Explained

The Mohs Hardness Scale is used as a convenient way to help identify minerals. A mineral’s hardness is a measure of its relative resistance to scratching, measured by scratching the…
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Close-up of sterling silver hallmarks stamped with "DUEBER STERLING," a 925 purity mark, and the number 8806 on a vintage silver surface.
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