Mohs Hardness Scale Lab Lancaster High School Hayhurst Page 3 Analysis and Conclusion For each item below, select the letter that labels the correct part of the image. _____ 1. Mineral cannot scratch glass but scratches a fingernail. _____ 2. Mineral scratches glass but is scratched by quartz. _____ 3. Mineral scratches quartz and topaz. _____ 4.
What is the difference between compound microscope and an electron microscope? A compound microscope is an instrument used to see objects that are too small for the naked eye. The science of investigating small objects using such an instrument is called â¦ microscopy.
Compound Microscope Parts. A high power or compound microscope achieves higher levels of magnification than a stereo or low power microscope. It is used to view smaller specimens such as cell structures which cannot be seen at lower levels of magnification. Essentially, a compound microscope consists of structural and optical components.