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3 August, 21:15

What is the difference between cleavage and fracture?

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  1. 3 August, 23:49
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    Fracture is the characteristic way a mineral breaks. The difference between cleavage and fracture is that cleavage is the break of a crystal face where a new crystal face is formed where the mineral broke, whereas fracture is the "chipping" of a mineral. Uneven - A fracture that leaves a rough or irregular surface.
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