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The concept of mineral hardness measurement: Mohs Hardness Scale. Belongs here: a concept about the identification, classification or physical properties of minerals. Does not belong here: a concept about rock-forming processes at a larger scale, held under Geology.

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Mineralogy is a subject of geology specializing in the scientific study of the chemistry, crystal structure, and physical (including optical) properties of minerals and mineralized artifacts. 1
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Mineralogy is a subject of geology specializing in the scientific study of the chemistry, crystal structure, and physical (including optical) properties of minerals and mineralized artifacts.
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