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How are cleavage and fracture of minerals different?

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Cleavage refers to the tendency of a mineral to break along defined planes, resulting in smooth surfaces, while fracture describes an irregular break without specific planes. Minerals like mica demonstrate cleavage, whereas quartz exhibits fracture. Hence, these terms help in characterizing mineral properties during identification. ;

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How are cleavage and fracture of minerals different?

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