Definition

noun. a scale of hardness of solids; talc is 0 and diamond is 10; ordering is determined by which substance can scratch another substance

Example Sentence

A sapphire is number 9 in Mohs Scale.

Synonyms

scale of hardness; hardness scale; scale used in mineralogy

Antonyms

temperature

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Mohs Scale
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