What determines how mineral cleaves?

when a mineral is broken, if it breaks with smooth shiny sides, then it shows cleavage. If it breaks with rough, uneven sides then it shows fracture.

Cleavage is caused by ___________.a)

The shape of the mineral.

b)

The color of the mineral.

c)

Atomic structure of a mineral.

d)

The way the mineral is dropped.

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