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[–] 3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

Harder? No. Enamel is harder than steel. It is more brittle though so don't go chewing rocks.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago*

    Tooth enamel is ~5 on mohs scale. Quartz, the most common kinda rock (afaik), is ~7. You're correct that enamel is harder than steel though, since it's ~4? Disclaimer: all of these numbers are from a quick google search.

    Fun fact, this is why we know ancient people used to make bread - the way they separated wheat from the chuff included dropping it on the ground, which led to sand being in the bread and consequently destroying their teeth over a lifetime of eating it.

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