Friedrich ___, German geologist who developed a hardness scale for minerals Crossword Clue

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Today is 16 December 2023 and we have the correct solution for the crossword clue "Friedrich ___, German geologist who developed a hardness scale for minerals" listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Friedrich ___, German geologist who developed a hardness scale for minerals" leads us to the answer "MOHS." Here’s why this clue corresponds to this particular solution:

1. Friedrich Mohs: The name "Friedrich" in the clue points us to Friedrich Mohs, the German geologist known for creating the Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness.
2. Mineral Hardness Scale: Friedrich Mohs devised a scale in 1812 to classify minerals based on their scratch resistance. This scale ranges from 1 (softest) to 10 (hardest), with each mineral scratching all those ranked below it.
3. MOHS: The answer "MOHS" directly relates to Friedrich Mohs and his significant contribution to geology with the creation of the hardness scale still widely used today for testing mineral hardness.

This connection between the clue's reference to Mohs and his pioneering work on mineral hardness cements "MOHS" as the correct solution for today's crossword puzzle.

 The Crossword clue "Friedrich ___, German geologist who developed a hardness scale for minerals" published 3 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Independents Jumbo General	16 December 2023	MOHS