The softest mineral on Mohs' hardness scale is ____.
A) gypsum
B) talc
C) diamond
D) quartz
E) mica

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Talc is the softest mineral on Mohs' hardness scale with a rating of 1. It can easily be scratched with a fingernail. Gypsum is the second softest mineral with a rating of 2. Diamond is the hardest mineral with a rating of 10. Quartz has a rating of 7 and mica has a rating of 2.5-4 depending on the type.

The Softest Mineral on Mohs' Hardness Scale Is ____