The property of ________is controlled by planes of few or weak bonds within the mineral structure.
A) well formed crystal faces
B) absorbency
C) bondage
D) cleavage

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Cleavage in minerals refers to the tendency of a mineral to break along flat planes of weakness within its crystal structure. These planes are determined by the arrangement of atoms and the strength of the bonds between them. When a mineral has planes of weak bonds, it will cleave, or split, along those planes when stressed, resulting in smooth, flat surfaces.

The Property of ________Is Controlled by Planes of Few or Weak