Using the Mohs hardness scale below,which of the following statements is false?
A) Your fingernail can scratch a sample of gypsum.
B) Diamonds are twice as hard as apatite.
C) Diamonds are more than seven times as hard as quartz.
D) Quartz will scratch anything made of steel.
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A) diamond
B)
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