Question

what is known as a minerals resistance to being scratched?
streak
durability
sharpness
hardness

Explanation:

• Streak: Refers to the color of a mineral in powdered form, not its resistance to scratching.
• Durability: A more general term related to a material's ability to withstand wear and tear in various ways (not specifically scratching).
• Sharpness: Not a standard property related to a mineral's resistance to scratching.
• Hardness: By definition, it is a mineral's resistance to being scratched. Mohs scale is used to measure mineral hardness.

Answer:

Hardness