This converter helps geologists, jewelers, and students determine the hardness of minerals using the Mohs scale. Enter the numerical value to discover the corresponding mineral.
All calculations are based on the Mohs hardness scale as described in Wikipedia's Mohs Scale. The scale was created by the German geologist and mineralogist Friedrich Mohs in 1812.
The Mohs scale uses a simple scale from 1 to 10 to classify minerals based on their ability to scratch or be scratched. This converter maps numerical input to the corresponding mineral.
For example, entering a hardness of 7 will reveal the mineral Quartz, which is known for its durability and resistance to scratches.
The Mohs hardness scale is a qualitative ordinal scale that characterizes the scratch resistance of various minerals through the ability of harder material to scratch softer material.
Simply enter a number between 1 and 10 into the input field and click 'Convert' to see the corresponding mineral.
Diamond is the hardest mineral known, with a Mohs hardness of 10.
The Mohs scale is primarily used for minerals, but it can give a rough indication of the hardness of metals.
The scale was developed by Friedrich Mohs, a German geologist and mineralogist, in 1812.