The characteristic of minerals described by words like bladed, fibrous, platy, or dendritic is known as crystal habit. This term refers to the external shape and form of crystal growth. Understanding these terms helps in identifying and classifying minerals accurately. ;
The characteristic of minerals that can be described as bladed, fibrous, platy, or dendritic is known as crystal habit. This term refers to the external shape and structure of the crystals of a mineral. The correct answer to the question is A. Crystal habit.
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