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Cleavage is when a mineral breaks into flat pieces.
Fracture is when a mineral breaks into irregular pieces.
Topaz atom bonds are weaker in some parts and stronger in others. When it is equally strong then it breaks into irregular pieces and if it all weak in a flat line then it will be flat.
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Explain why a mineral such as topaz can display both cleavage and fracture?
Cleavage is when a mineral breaks into flat pieces. Fracture is when a mineral breaks into irregular pieces. Topaz atom bonds are weaker in some parts and stronger in others. When it is equally strong then it breaks into irregular pieces and if it all weak in a flat line then it will be flat.
Why does topaz have both cleavage and fracture?
Topaz has both cleavage and fracture because it has distinct planes of weakness along which it can break cleanly (cleavage), as well as areas where the mineral breaks irregularly and unevenly (fracture) when subjected to stress. Cleavage in topaz occurs along its basal plane due to its crystal structure, while fractures can happen when the stress applied is not along the cleavage planes.
Is Topaz a mineral or a metal?
topaz is a mineral of course.
What is the clevage of a sapphire?
Cleavage refers to how a mineral breaks and how the atoms are positioned. Cleavage is measured in the following ways: quality of cleavage, the number of sides exhibiting cleavage and the cleavage habit and in the case of a diamond it is all sides.
Does blue topaz have cleavage?
Yes, it is perfect in one direction, basal.
Can you show me a picure of Topaz?
I'm unable to display images. Topaz is a mineral that occurs in a variety of colors, most commonly blue, but also in shades of yellow, brown, and pink. It is a popular gemstone used in jewelry. You can easily find pictures of topaz by searching online.
What can minerals like topaz form?
Your question is unclear. Topaz is a mineral.
Is topaz a volcano?
No. Topaz is a silicate mineral sometimes used as a gemstone.
Does topaz have cleavage?
Yes, topaz has perfect basal cleavage. This means it can be easily split along a specific plane, usually resulting in smooth, flat surfaces.
Is a topaz a mineral?
Yes. With the exceptions of coral and pearl, all gemstones are minerals.
Does mining topaz affect the environment?
what are the environmental concerns surrounding the mining of the mineral topaz
Why is brown topaz no longer made?
True topaz is a natural mineral and isn't black.
