The Tendency for Minerals to Break Along Distinct Planar Surfaces

question 59

Multiple Choice

The tendency for minerals to break along distinct planar surfaces that have a specific orientation in relation to the crystal structure is called

• A) fracture.
• B) cleavage.
• C) specific gravity.
• D) hardness.

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