Due to the arrangement of weaker bonds in their crystal lattice, the tendency of certain minerals to break along smooth, parallel planes is known as ________.
A)streak
B)cleavage
C)luster
D)crystal habit

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The tendency of certain minerals to break along smooth, parallel planes is known as cleavage. Cleavage is a result of the arrangement of weaker bonds in the crystal lattice, which allow the mineral to break along particular planes more easily than in other directions. Streak refers to the color of a mineral's powder when it is scraped across a surface, while cluster refers to the way in which individual crystals are grouped together. Crystal habit refers to the overall shape or form of a mineral's crystal structure.

Due to the Arrangement of Weaker Bonds in Their Crystal