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Q: A mineral that splits into smooth flat pieces demonstrates this property.?
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When a mineral splits into pieces that smooth and flat it is called?

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The special property that magnetite displays is that it is attracted by a magnet. Cleavage is the mineral property that explains why some minerals break along smooth, flat surfaces.


Common mineral that breaks along smooth flat surface?

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Think critically what does the presence of cleavage planes within a mineral tell you about the chemical bonds that hold the mineral together?

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