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Gemstone Hardness
The lists are based on the
Mohs Hardness Scale
. The compiled data may vary in relation to other sources.
Hardness 1 - 4
Hardness 2 - 4
Hardness 3 - 5
Hardness 4 - 8
Hardness 5 - 7
Hardness 6 - 8
Hardness 7 - 8
Hardness 8 - 9
Hardness 9 - 10