Minerals by Mohs hardness, softest first

The full ranking of minerals by Mohs hardness, softest first (10 items). Values are approximate and rounded.

#ItemValue
1Talc1
2Gypsum2
3Calcite3
4Fluorite4
5Apatite5
6Feldspar (orthoclase)6
7Quartz7
8Topaz8
9Corundum9
10Diamond10

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