Question

Which characteristic involves cleavage and fracture?

the way a mineral breaks apart
the color of a mineral’s powder
the light that is reflected from a mineral’s surface
the number and angle of crystal faces of a mineral

Answer 1

A:the way a mineral breaks apart

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

the way a mineral breaks apart

Step-by-step explanation:

The way a mineral breaks apart involves fracture and cleavage.

These characteristics are very important in mineral identification especially during physical observations. Minerals have different cleavage properties and fracture planes.

• Cleavage of a mineral is the ability of a mineral to split along preferred weakness planes.
• These planes are usually ingrained within the mineral during its formation.
• Fracture is the plane along through which minerals are able to break.