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One that has only one cleavage direction will only fracture in one direction/angle to the matrix of the rock. One that only has fracture would fracture in no specific direction and is probably something like obsidian, which fractures conchoidally, like glass.

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Cleavage is when the rock gets cut in sheets. Fracture is when it can crumble and break.

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yes, some minerals display both fracture AND cleavage.

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Q: Compare and contrast a mineral fragment that has one cleavege direction with one that has only fracture?
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