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Geological Engineering · Q121

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 121

Q121

Which rock property measures resistance to surface indentation?

A.
Hardness
Answer
B.
Toughness
C.
Porosity
D.
Permeability

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Hardness indicates the resistance of rock surface to scratching or indentation, often measured by Mohs scale.