On Mohs' scale of hardness your fingernail has a value of ____.
A) 12
B) 5
C) 2½
D) 6½
E) 9

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Mohs' scale ranks minerals based on their ability to scratch each other. Fingernails have a hardness of 2½, meaning they can scratch materials with a hardness of less than 2½ but can be scratched by materials with a higher value.

On Mohs' Scale of Hardness Your Fingernail Has a Value