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What is a common mineral that breaks with rough or jagged edes?
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When a mineral breaks with rough edges what is that called?
streak
What determines how mineral cleaves?
when a mineral is broken, if it breaks with smooth shiny sides, then it shows cleavage. If it breaks with rough, uneven sides then it shows fracture.Cleavage is caused by ___________.a)The shape of the mineral.b)The color of the mineral.c)Atomic structure of a mineral.d)The way the mineral is dropped.Undo
When a mineral is rubbed on a rough surface it leaves a streak or luster?
a luster
A lava flow with a surface of rough jagged blocks and sharp angular projections is called?
ʻAʻā lava - (the word is Hawaiian and means "stony rough lava").
How do I find out the value of my mica?
A rough determination of the value could be made by looking at similar samples on mineral dealer websites or mineral auction websites.
What mineral has the Tendency to break with rough or jagged edges?
referred to as fracture
When a mineral breakage results in a rough jagged edge that edge is known as a?
fracture
When a mineral breaks with rough surfaces?
That is called "fracture".
How would you test mineral to find out what it is?
Begin by taking a look at the mineral's color, Examine the mineral and take note of its surface features,Get out the materials needed for the hardness test (see Things You'll need), The number is the hardness, followed by the characteristics of a mineral of that hardness and an example, Next find out your mineral's luster,Now for the streak test, You can also identify a mineral by the way it breaks. If it breaks along a smooth, flat surface (such as mica), it has cleavage. If your mineral breaks along rough, jagged surfaces, it has fracture. Thats all you need to do.
How would you test a mineral to find out what it is?
Begin by taking a look at the mineral's color, Examine the mineral and take note of its surface features,Get out the materials needed for the hardness test (see Things You'll need), The number is the hardness, followed by the characteristics of a mineral of that hardness and an example, Next find out your mineral's luster,Now for the streak test, You can also identify a mineral by the way it breaks. If it breaks along a smooth, flat surface (such as mica), it has cleavage. If your mineral breaks along rough, jagged surfaces, it has fracture. Thats all you need to do.
When a mineral breaks with rough edges what is that called?
streak
How does a garnet feel?
A garnet is a hard, crystalline mineral. In nature it is usually rough and jagged, but it can be polished for use in jewelry
What is mineral's fracture?
The physical property of a mineral that causes it to break with rough or jagged edges
What determines how mineral cleaves?
when a mineral is broken, if it breaks with smooth shiny sides, then it shows cleavage. If it breaks with rough, uneven sides then it shows fracture.Cleavage is caused by ___________.a)The shape of the mineral.b)The color of the mineral.c)Atomic structure of a mineral.d)The way the mineral is dropped.Undo
What a cleavage mineral?
when a mineral is broken, if it breaks with smooth shiny sides, then it shows cleavage. If it breaks with rough, uneven sides then it shows fracture.Cleavage is caused by ___________.a)The shape of the mineral.b)The color of the mineral.c)Atomic structure of a mineral.d)The way the mineral is dropped.Undo
What are synonyms of jagged?
Sharp, rough, or eneven
Is jagged a noun?
No, "jagged" is an adjective. It describes something that has a rough or uneven edge or surface.
