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Peridot exhibits a conchoidal fracture, meaning it breaks smoothly like glass rather than along defined planes. It does not possess cleavage, which is the tendency of some minerals to break along specific, flat surfaces. This characteristic contributes to peridot's unique appearance and durability in jewelry.
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What is the cleavage or fracture of peridot?
Peridot typically exhibits a conchoidal fracture, meaning it breaks in a smooth, curved manner like glass. It does not have a distinctive cleavage pattern due to its crystalline structure.
Does quartz have cleavage or a fracture?
Quartz does not have cleavage. However, it does have fracture. Its fracture is conchoidal.
What is the cleavage of a peridot?
very poor
Does garnet have cleavage or a fracture?
it has no cleavage
Does garnet have cleavage or fracture?
it has no cleavage
Is gypsum fracture or cleavage?
cleavage
What is the cleavage of peridot?
Cleavage in two directions, one good, one distinct.
Is gold cleavage or fracture?
Fracture
Does hematite have fracture or cleavage?
Hematite has a characteristic fracture, meaning it breaks irregularly with rough or jagged edges and no smooth cleavage planes.
Is shale fracture or cleavage?
the cleavage is Poor
Dose sapphire have a cleavage break or a fracture?
Sapphire has a mixture of both cleavage and fracture characteristics. It has poor cleavage in one direction and conchoidal fracture, which means it breaks with smooth, curved surfaces similar to glass.
Does feldspar have cleavage?
It has both cleavage and fracture.
