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What is the hardest naturally occurring mineral?

A. Quartz
B. Topaz
C. Corundum
D. Diamond

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Diamond ranks 10 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it the hardest natural mineral. Quartz is 7, Topaz 8, Corundum 9.

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