Would the camera lens scratch if spun on table?

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  1. macuser91, Jan 15, 2014

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    What would be the chances of the iPhones 5scamera lens scratching if spun on a table? I know the lens cover is made of sapphire crystal which is strong but do you think spinning it would cause it to scratch?
     
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  2. Apple fanboy, Jan 15, 2014

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    Why take the chance? If you want to play spin the iPhone, get a case or back protector.
     
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  3. eyoungren, Jan 15, 2014

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    Sapphire is the second hardest substance (diamond being first). Unless the table you are spinning it on happens to be diamond studded you aren't going to scratch it.

    The aluminum back though and the glass pieces on the top and bottom are a different story.
     
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  4. T5BRICK, Jan 16, 2014

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    Tungsten carbide is about the same hardness as sapphire, I think it would be possible to scratch it with that. Of course, I doubt you're spinning your phone on a table with chunks of tungsten carbide on it.
     
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