Name: ____________________ Number: __________________ Each group will have four types of minerals (Fluorite, Gypsum, Quartz and

Calcite). Before testing the minerals, make your predictions of what order the minerals will be in from softest to hardest in the table below. 1. 2. 3. 4. Use the following tools to test the hardness of the minerals: paper clip, copper coin, glass plate, and your fingernail. After you have tested the minerals to determine the hardness, order the minerals in order of softest to hardest in the first column of the table. In the second column, list the items that the rock was scratched by or scratched. Minerals 1. 2. 3. 4. Items used to scratch the mineral or item scratched by the mineral

After the order of the minerals from softest to hardest is revealed, please tell was your prediction correct about the order before testing, and after testing as well as a description of why your answer may or may not be correct.

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