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.
Light microscopes (optical microscopes) that are commonly used in schools come in two flavors â compound microscopes and stereo microscopes (also known as dissecting or binocular microscopes). In research or medicine the range of optical microscopes is naturally larger, some of which are variations or adaptations of the above two types.