In Silicate Minerals, Cleavages Occur ________

question 171

Multiple Choice

In silicate minerals, cleavages occur ________.

• A)across the dominant silicate structures
• B)in between the dominant silicate structural units
• C)in random directions, unrelated to the silicate framework
• D)in between mineral crystals

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