The hardest mineral found on the earth is ______.

Talc

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Coal

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Diamond

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Iron

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Solution

The correct option is C Diamond
The hardness of any mineral is defined by the Mohs scale.
Diamond is the hardest known natural mineral according to Mohs scale.
Diamond hardness depends on its purity and the hardest diamond can only be scratched by other diamonds.

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