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Define and give an example of tenacity.

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Distinguish between cleavage and crystal faces.



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Answer to Question 1

Tenacity refers to the ability of a mineral to hold together. Quartz, a very brittle
mineral, has low tenacity. Biotite, a very elastic mineral, has high tenacity.

Answer to Question 2

Natural crystal faces form and produce perfect geometric patterns when a substance
is crystallized. Cleavage develops from planes of weakness within the crystal
structure. The crystal will break along the weakness planes.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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Great! Please up vote :D



 

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