Question

There are two physical properties of minerals that both result in smooth, flat surfaces with specific angles between them. the first property is the result of how the mineral forms; the second is the result of breaking a sample of the mineral. these properties are called, respectively,

Answer 1

Feedback/Reference: Crystal habit is the geometry of a euhedral (well-formed) crystal; cleavage describes the way a mineral breaks. Hardness is a measure of a mineral's resistance to scratching.

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