A Crystal with a Well-Defined Shape, Such as a Cube

question 69

Multiple Choice

A crystal with a well-defined shape, such as a cube, probably:

• A) does not reflect the arrangement of atoms in the lattice
• B) grew early and so was forced to grow around other minerals
• C) does not have a well-defined cleavage
• D) will react with dilute hydrochloric acid
• E) none of these

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