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Yes, the micas, which are aluminum silicates, separate into very thin, smooth layers.
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Which is the splitting of a mineral along smooth flat surfaces?
Slate is a sedimentary rock that can be split horizontally to produce smooth flat surfaces that is often used as a roofing material.
Does cleavage always leave jagged and rough surfaces?
No, cleavage does not always leave jagged and rough surfaces. Cleavage refers to the tendency of a mineral to break along specific planes of weakness, which can result in smooth, flat surfaces. The quality of the cleavage can vary depending on the mineral; some exhibit perfect cleavage that produces sharp, clean edges, while others may show less distinct cleavage resulting in rougher surfaces.
How many flat surfaces does cuboid have?
A cuboid has 6 sides/faces/flat surfaces.
Have 5 flat surfaces You can trace my flat surfaces to make a triangle and a rectangle which shape am i?
a rectangle
How many Flat surfaces and curved does a piece of paper have?
2 flat surfaces unless it is rolled up in which case it has 2 curved surfaces.
Why does slate break along such smooth flat surfaces?
Slate breaks along smooth flat surfaces because of its foliated structure, consisting of fine-grained minerals aligned parallel to the direction of pressure during its formation. This alignment allows slate to easily split along these planes, resulting in the characteristic smooth surfaces when fractured.
A mineral that splits into smooth flat pieces demonstrates this property.?
cleavage
Is it true or false that fracture is the tendency of a mineral to break along a smooth flat surface?
False. Fracture refers to how a mineral breaks when it does not break along a cleavage plane. Minerals can break along smooth flat surfaces (cleavage) or irregular surfaces (fracture) depending on their internal structure and arrangement of atoms.
When a mineral breaks along a weakly boned plane it is called?
A mineral that breaks along a weakly bonded plane is called "cleavage". Cleavage is the tendency of a mineral to break along smooth, flat surfaces determined by its internal atomic structure.
What causes minerals to break along smooth flat surfaces?
Cleavage
Which is the splitting of a mineral along smooth flat surfaces?
Slate is a sedimentary rock that can be split horizontally to produce smooth flat surfaces that is often used as a roofing material.
Mica has what because it breaks along a smooth flat surface?
cleavage
Why does the mineral mica breaks in smooth flat surfaces?
... because calcite has a regular arrangement of atoms.
The tendency of minerals to break along smooth flat surfaces is called .?
cleavage
Which is the dominant form of breakage for sulfur?
The dominant form of breakage for sulfur is cleavage, where the mineral breaks along its natural planes of weakness. This results in the formation of smooth and flat surfaces.
Does fluorite have cleavage?
Yes; Fluorite has cleavage; it breaks along flat surfaces in three directions.
What is it called when minerals break flat and evenly?
Cleavage is the term used to describe the tendency of minerals to break along flat and even surfaces due to their internal atomic structure. This results in the formation of smooth and reflective planes when a mineral breaks.
