Hardness
The Mohs mineral hardness test is a crucial test for determining aggregate hardness. The Mohs test involves analyzing a mineralâs resistance to scratching effects from ten different mineral samples, which allows you to determine the relative aggregate hardness of the material by comparing it to the other specimens.
A basic version of this mineral hardness test can be done by hand, but youâll get more reliable and repeatable results if you use a scratch hardness tester like the one offered by Forney. This device can help you measure aggregate hardness by determining the number of soft particles in the coarse mineral sample. It comes with a sturdy support stand and a 1/16-inch diameter brass scratch rod with a rounded point.
Another vital component of the Mohs mineral hardness test is our Mohs hardness collection kit, which includes nine hardness test minerals, 15 common rock-forming minerals, and 12 economic minerals and ores. The 36 numbered samples all measure 1â x 2â and come housed in a compartmented collection box for your convenience. We also sell replacement brass scratch rods for the scratch hardness tester assembly, providing fresh scratching surfaces for your aggregate hardness tests.
Do you have questions about the Mohs mineral hardness test and how you can use the products in Forneyâs inventory to determine aggregate hardness levels? Simply contact Forney at your convenience. Our expert team members can walk you through each detail of our aggregate hardness testing products to help you find the solutions you need for your project.
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Point Load Tester, DigitalSKU: LA-0080
Digital Point Load Tester 56 KN used to determine the strength values of a rock specimen both in the field and in the laboratory.
- High precision electric load cell
- Capacity 56 kN
- Core specimens up to 4" (101.6 mm)
- Easy reading of the distance between the conical points thanks to a graduated scale
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