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sbelle said:
This doesn't include everything, but give you idea -- from softest to hardest

Moh's Scale of Mineral Hardness
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Malachite is one of those stones they say to be very careful with, but I think it is mostly common sense things. Don't submerge in water, don't wear while you are doing work around the house, etc.
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Please pardon my ignorance but which group would ONYX and CARNELIAN fall in ?
 
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#33
HADASSA said:
Didn't see this until I posted above but what about CARNELIAN?

Gosh!!! I so wish I can have a 20 Carnelian and a 20 TE to wear together :loveeyes:
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I had no clue, so looked it up, and according to this source onyx, carnelian, and chalcedony are all listed at 6.5-7.0 on the Moh's scale.

http://www.gemselect.com/gem-info/gem-hardness-info.php

This source also says:
To give some examples from everyday life,
a fingernail has a hardness of 2;
a copper penny, about 3;
a knife blade, 5;
window glass, 5.5;
and a steel file, 6.5.
 
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#35
sbelle said:
I love, love, love malachite and your ring is gorgeous!

I am sure they told you, but malachite is very soft stone, so make sure to take care of your beautiful baby!

Thank you! I knew about malachite being a soft stone, but it grabbed me so hard that I can be happy only wearing it when it won't get wet or knocked around. We lost our sweet dog to cancer at the end of May and when I saw this ring I thought there was no better piece to remind me of the luck, love, and good fortune he brought for the past 10-1/2 years.
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Oops, guess I don't know how to reply, sbelle.

Thank you! I knew about malachite being a soft stone, but it grabbed me so hard that I can be happy only wearing it when it won't get wet or knocked around. We lost our sweet dog to cancer at the end of May and when I saw this ring I thought there was no better piece to remind me of the luck, love, and good fortune he brought for the past 10-1/2 years.
 
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jlm916 said:
Oops, guess I don't know how to reply, sbelle.

Thank you! I knew about malachite being a soft stone, but it grabbed me so hard that I can be happy only wearing it when it won't get wet or knocked around. We lost our sweet dog to cancer at the end of May and when I saw this ring I thought there was no better piece to remind me of the luck, love, and good fortune he brought for the past 10-1/2 years.
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Losing a pet is devastating. I hope your beautiful ring brings you some peace. :smile:
 
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