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    Quartz vs. Fluorite, Galena & Pyroxene: Understanding Mineral Hardness
    The mineral that will scratch fluorite, galena, and pyroxene is Quartz.

    Here's why:

    * Mohs Hardness Scale: Minerals are ranked on the Mohs Hardness Scale, which measures their resistance to scratching.

    * Hardness Values:

    * Fluorite: 4

    * Galena: 2.5

    * Pyroxene: 5-6

    * Quartz: 7

    Since quartz has a higher hardness than all three minerals, it will be able to scratch them.

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