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  • Granite Hardness: Understanding the Mohs Scale & Mineral Composition
    Granite doesn't have a single Mohs hardness. It's a composite rock made up of different minerals, each with its own hardness. The minerals in granite typically range in hardness from 6 to 7 on the Mohs scale.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Quartz: The most common mineral in granite, with a hardness of 7.

    * Feldspar: Another common mineral in granite, with a hardness of 6 (though some varieties can reach 6.5).

    * Mica: A softer mineral found in granite, with a hardness of 2-3.

    Therefore, granite's overall hardness varies depending on the proportions of its constituent minerals. You can't assign a single Mohs hardness value to it.

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