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Why do halite crystals always break into smaller crystals of the same shape?
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∙ 15y ago
It has to do with the type of cleavage the rock has. Some rocks have 2D cleavage so it breaks in paper like pieces.
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∙ 15y ago
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When a sample of halite is struck with a hammer it's tends to break apart in one of three directions this tendency is called of halite?
Cleavage
If a crystal cools rapidly it would be?
Not enough information. Some crystals will break if they cool rapidly, some crystals will not form correctly if the solution cools too quickly.
Explain how rock and mountains break apart?
Rocks and mountains break apart due to erosion or weathering. The rocks and mountains would break down into smaller and smaller pieces and fall away.
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When a sample of halite is struck with a hammer it's tends to break apart in one of three directions this tendency is called of halite?
Cleavage
If a crystal cools rapidly it would be?
Not enough information. Some crystals will break if they cool rapidly, some crystals will not form correctly if the solution cools too quickly.
Do all minerals have cleavage?
Yes,Halite has cubic cleavage. This means it can break along planes in three directions.
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they break up because the salt in it is dissolving gradually
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Break all the crates in any level.
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Why water can break down salt crystals?
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How rocks break to smaller pieces?
By weathering.
Explain how rock and mountains break apart?
Rocks and mountains break apart due to erosion or weathering. The rocks and mountains would break down into smaller and smaller pieces and fall away.
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when something cools more slowly the crystals are larger. Therefore it is harder and less easy to break. Slowly grown crystals also are less prone to defects in their structure.
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Eventually sand is formed.
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