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the mohs scale:
select one:
oa. indicates what rock types a mineral will form
ob. utilized reflected light to measure a minerals luster
oc. ranks minerals in order of hardness
od. indicates the specific gravity of a mineral

Explanation:

The Mohs scale is a qualitative ordinal scale that ranks minerals from 1 (softest) to 10 (hardest) based on their ability to scratch other minerals. Option a is incorrect as it doesn't relate to rock - type formation. Option b is about luster measurement (not the Mohs scale). Option d is about specific gravity (not the Mohs scale).

Answer:

C. Ranks minerals in order of hardness