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Granite does not exhibit cleavage---it fractures.

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What is the cleavage of granite?

Granite has no cleavage, it breaks off in crystals.


What is a granites cleavage?

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.


What are two minerals with cleavage?

Halite and Calcite. Halite has what is known as cubiccleavage, where there is cleavage in three directions at 90 degree angles. Calcite has what is known as rhombohedral cleavage, where there is cleavage in three directions but at 120 and 60 degree angles.


Can rocks have cleavage?

Yes, rocks can have cleavage. Cleavage is the tendency of a mineral to break along smooth, parallel planes. It is a property commonly observed in minerals like mica and feldspar, which can be found in certain types of rocks such as schist and granite.


What is sulfurs cleavage cleavage?

Sulfur's cleavage is imperfect.


How are mineral fracture and mineral cleavage different?

Cleavage in minerals is the tendency of the mineral to break across a definite plane, creating a smooth surface. Two minerals with cleavage are granite and shale.


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Does garnet have cleavage or a fracture?

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