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To: DBrow

Sapphire is the second most scratch-resistant material known, after diamond, of course.

IOW, only a diamond will scratch sapphire. Or possibly also other aluminum oxide materials, I’m a little vague on that point.


22 posted on 03/05/2014 9:45:58 AM PST by Sherman Logan
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To: Sherman Logan

I believe aluminum oxide is harder. That is why they use it for sand paper. AL/OX is also used in the 50 year warranty wood flooring finishes. Sapphire may be the second most for a natural material.


24 posted on 03/05/2014 9:53:56 AM PST by woodbutcher1963
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