The Term Cleavage Refers to the Tendency of Some Minerals

question 58

Multiple Choice

The term cleavage refers to the tendency of some minerals to

• A) resist scratching.
• B) break along definite smooth planes.
• C) break into equal-sized halves.
• D) scratch other minerals.

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Definitions:

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