Mechanical scarification with sandpaper or a small cut on the other side of the hilum. Acids require preliminary testing, as their effect depends on immersion time and concentration. They can easily damage the embryo due to their exothermic action. If it is a legume (type Tamarindus indica), boiling water for 5 min is sufficient. Of course they should be put in a cotton bag
The best method to break the dormancy of the seeds: Whatever environment you put the seeds in, apply 30 % hydrochloric acid (HCl) for 7 minutes. It was found to be the most effective method for breaking dormancy. I would like to quote the result of a study conducted to determine the effect of dark, light, certain chemicals, hormones and high / low temperatures. While the best germination was observed in mustard (Myagrum perfoliatum L.) seeds in the light environment only in 96 ethanol application for 30 minutes; In the application of 32% hydrochloric acid for 5 minutes, the best germination was observed in both light, light-dark and dark environments(BOZDOĞAN, et al. 2019)
All the treatments recommended for softening of seed coat like soaking in warm water, mechanical scarification, chemical scarification (Acids), nicking etc. will work to break physical dormancy.