Question

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What do the repetitive patterns in a mineral form?

What is the term for the ability of a mineral to break into flat surfaces?

What is the term for an irregular way a mineral breaks apart?

Answer 1

Here are the correct responses to your questions:

1. What do the repetitive patterns in a mineral form?
**Crystal Structure**

2. What is the term for the ability of a mineral to break into flat surfaces?
**Cleavage**

3. What is the term for an irregular way a mineral breaks apart?
**Fracture**