Cleavage is ____.
A)the breaking of minerals along smooth planes of weakness determined by the strength of their chemical bonds
B)not useful for mineral identification
C)determined by how many different elements are combined in the formation of a particular mineral
D)the breaking of minerals along planes of fracture resulting from strong hydrogen bonds
E)mineral breakage along irregular surfaces

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Cleavage is the breaking of minerals along smooth planes of weakness determined by the strength of their chemical bonds. This is an important property used in mineral identification.

Cleavage Is ____