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5 December, 12:16

Why don't all 1200 minerals leave a streak on the streak plate?

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  1. 5 December, 12:39
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    Some minerals have different hardnesses. Some minerals are harder than the streak plate and, therefore, will not leave a marking. Only those that are softer than the plate will be able to leave a streak. Those harder than a 6.5 Mohs reading will possibly scratch the plate itself.
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