Which of the following properties most clearly reflects the internal arrangement of atoms in a crystalline material?
A)color
B)cleavage
C)luster
D)density

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Cleavage reflects the way in which the crystal structure breaks apart along planes of weak atomic bonding. This, in turn, reveals the internal arrangement of atoms in the crystal. The other properties listed (color, luster, and density) are not necessarily related to the atomic arrangement of a crystalline material.

Which of the Following Properties Most Clearly Reflects the Internal