Stumped by a crossword clue? Find out the Mohs scale’s diamond opposite!

As a detective, my first step in solving any mystery is to gather all the information available. In this case, I know that the crossword clue is asking for the opposite of a diamond on the Mohs scale. The Mohs scale is a system that ranks minerals based on their hardness, with diamonds being the hardest substance and assigned a value of 10. So, I can assume that the answer I’m looking for is a mineral with a very low hardness value.

Next, I begin to think about minerals that are known for being very soft. One mineral that immediately comes to mind is Talc, which is a very soft mineral and rated a 1 on the Mohs scale. As I think about it more, the opposite of a diamond is a mineral that is the complete opposite of hardness, making talc a perfect fit.

Finally, I cross-check my answer with the other clues in the crossword to make sure they all fit together. With confidence, I fill in T-A-L-C on the crossword grid. In the end, it was a combination of knowledge about the Mohs scale, deduction, and creative problem-solving that allowed me to solve this mystery and reveal the answer.