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Glossary of Terms

Cleavage

The splitting or tendency of a crystal to split along definite crystalline planes to produce smooth surfaces.
See Cleavage in Mineral Properties for more information.

Calcite Crystal Showing A Cleavage Fragment Broken off the Original Crystal

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