4. the tendency of a mineral to split along flat surfaces indicates the mineral property called a) cleavage…

4. the tendency of a mineral to split along flat surfaces indicates the mineral property called a) cleavage b) fracture c) composition d) hardness

4. the tendency of a mineral to split along flat surfaces indicates the mineral property called a) cleavage b) fracture c) composition d) hardness

Answer

Brief Explanations:

Cleavage is the property of a mineral to split along flat surfaces due to its internal atomic - structure. Fracture is when a mineral breaks irregularly. Composition refers to the chemical makeup, and hardness is the resistance to scratching.

Answer:

A. cleavage