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There are two physical properties of minerals that both result in smooth, flat surfaces with specific angles between them. the first property is the result of how the mineral forms; the second is the result of breaking a sample of the mineral. these properties are called, respectively,

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Feedback/Reference: Crystal habit is the geometry of a euhedral (well-formed) crystal; cleavage describes the way a mineral breaks. Hardness is a measure of a mineral's resistance to scratching.

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