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What is a minerals cleavage?
Cleavage is the tendency of a mineral to break along smooth planes parallel to zones of weak bonding.
Which minerals split and dont break or crumble?
Minerals that exhibit cleavage split along flat planes and do not break apart or crumble like minerals that fracture. Examples of minerals with good cleavage include mica, calcite, and halite.
Can a rock reproduce?
No, rocks cannot reproduce as they do not have biological processes necessary for reproduction like cells, genetic material, or the ability to grow and divide. Rocks are non-living entities composed of minerals and do not possess the characteristics of living organisms.
Why does slate break along such smooth flat surfaces?
Slate breaks along smooth flat surfaces because of its foliated structure, consisting of fine-grained minerals aligned parallel to the direction of pressure during its formation. This alignment allows slate to easily split along these planes, resulting in the characteristic smooth surfaces when fractured.
Can atoms break into pieces?
Yes, an atom can break or split. This is the concept behind the atom bomb.
What are two types of minerals that can split apart into very thin flexible pieces?
Shale and Sandstone
How can I fix split wood?
To fix split wood, you can use wood glue to bond the split pieces back together. Apply the glue to the split area, press the pieces together, and let it dry according to the glue's instructions. Sand down any excess glue for a smooth finish.
How can I effectively repair split wood?
To effectively repair split wood, you can use wood glue to bond the split pieces together. Apply the glue to the split area, press the pieces together, and clamp them until the glue dries. Sand the repaired area to smooth it out, and finish with a coat of wood finish or paint for added protection.
What were the two pieces of land called when the earth land was split into two?
Pangea
What is a minerals cleavage?
Cleavage is the tendency of a mineral to break along smooth planes parallel to zones of weak bonding.
What is the property that describes the way minerals split?
That property is called cleavage or fracture, depending on how the mineral breaks.
How do minerals split?
bite it
Can you slipt a king in checkers into 2 pieces?
yes its called a german split then when those pieces re king they can only be jumped by a re king.
What property of minerals splits the mineral into pieces with uneven surfaces?
That property is called cleavage or fracture, depending on how the mineral breaks.
If there are 11 crackers in a box and each cracker can be split into six equal pieces if all the crackers are split into pieces how many pieces will there be?
66
How do earthqukes form?
The earths crust is split into large pieces called plates. When they move they cause a earthquake.
Tendency to break along smooth flat surfaces?
Many minerals have "cleavage" that causes them to split on flat cleavage planes. Such minerals include micas (muscovite, biotite. phlogopite), calcite, gypsum, and feldspars. Cleavage is the result of the minerals' crystal structure that has weaker chemical bonds aligned in planes.
