FOLLOWING table SHOWS the MINERALS and their mohs value - MineralPropertiesMohs Value1. TalcEasily scratched by thumb-nail12. GypsumScratched by a thumbnail23. CalciteNot scratched by thumbnail but easily cut by a knife34. FlouriteCan be cut by a knife with GREAT difficulty than calcite45. ApatiteCan be cut only with difficulty with a knife56.OrthoclaseCan be cut with a knife with great difficulty on THIN edges67. QuartzNot scratched by steel and can scratch glass.78. Topaz-89. Sapphire-910. Diamond-10The following listed test is used for aggregates -TestMeasured quantityImpact strength testToughnessAbrasion testHardnessCrushing strengthCompressive strengthAbrasion test is used for aggregates while Mohs scale test is used for stones/rocks.