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Hardness

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Physical Property Hardness

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Lab 1 : Physical Properties - Hardness

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The Property of Hardness

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Physical Properties

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Physical Properties of Minerals: Hardness

Hardness is a measure of the resistance to localized plastic deformation induced by either mechanical indentation or abrasion. Some materials are harder than others. Macroscopic hardness is generally characterized by strong intermolecular bonds, but the behavior of solid materials under force is complex; therefore, there are different measurements of hardness: scratch hardness, indentation hardness, and rebound hardness.