Mouse teeth are relatively strong, measuring approximately 5.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness.
To put this into perspective, consider the following comparisons:
- Human teeth: Approximately 5 on the Mohs scale.
- Human fingernails: Approximately 2.5 on the Mohs scale.
- A copper penny: Approximately 3.5 on the Mohs scale.
- Diamond: 10 on the Mohs scale (the highest value).
This means that mouse teeth are harder than copper and human fingernails, and are about the same hardness as rat teeth.
| Material | Mohs Hardness |
|---|---|
| Diamond | 10 |
| Mouse/Rat Teeth | ~5.5 |
| Human Teeth | ~5 |
| Copper Penny | ~3.5 |
| Human Fingernails | ~2.5 |
