a scale ranking ten minerals from softest to hardest; used in testing the hardness of minerals. Define DENSITY: A measure of how much matter there is in a given amount of space.
Jerusalem is a hilly city so the altitude varies but it is approximately 750 Meters (2,500 feet) above sea level.
The ancient Galilean city is the highest city in Israel, and commands a breathtaking view of the Galilee in the winter with its green mountains and the white snow-capped peak of Mount Herman. Safed is a picturesque city of spiritual people and artists, wrapped in mysticism and mystery, and steeped in sacred atmosphere.