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No, a mineral cannot have both fracture and cleavage. Fracture refers to the way a mineral breaks when no cleavage is present, whereas cleavage describes the way a mineral breaks along its planes of weakness. Minerals either exhibit fracture or cleavage, but not both at the same time.
A break and a fracture are exactly the same the same thing. The word "fracture" is just a medical term for a break.
Yes, Fracture is the techincal term for a break.
Hardness and resistance to fracture or cleavage in minerals are related but distinct properties. Hardness measures a mineral's ability to withstand scratching, while resistance to fracture or cleavage refers to how a mineral breaks under stress. A mineral can be hard but still exhibit cleavage, meaning it breaks along specific planes. Conversely, some minerals that are not very hard can still be highly resistant to fracturing.
Basalt does not exhibit cleavage in the same way that some minerals do. Instead, basalt typically displays a fractured or blocky texture due to its igneous origins and rapid cooling at the Earth's surface.
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Granite does not exhibit cleavage in the same way that some other minerals do, as it is an igneous rock composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Instead, it has a granular texture and breaks in an irregular manner, typically showing a rough fracture. The mineral components within granite can have their own cleavage properties, but the rock itself lacks a distinct cleavage plane.
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Limestone does not have cleavage in the same way minerals like mica or calcite do. Instead, limestone has a crystalline structure that can fracture in various ways depending on the presence of impurities and bedding planes.