Mineral hardness scale Crossword Clue

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Mineral hardness scale Crossword Answer

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HARDNESS (noun)
1. devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness
2. excessive sternness
MINERAL (adjective)
1. composed of matter other than plant or animal
MINERAL (noun)
1. solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition

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