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it has 2 sides

it has two sides.

it is a monoclinic mineral meaning it is thin with falt edges

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Q: Why does topaz have both cleavage and fracture?
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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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