1. Good cleavage in 2 directions @ 90o
light to dark pink or tan , H 6-6.5
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Cleavage prominent
Good cleavage in 2 90o, white to gray, striations some planes, H ~ 6
Harder than glass
Cleavage absent
Conchoidal fracture, H 7, vitreous luster
Non Metallic Luster, Light Color
Perfect cleavage 3 dir, salty taste, H 2 – 2.5
Perfect cleavage 1 dir, poor in 2 others, H2, transparent, non-elastic
Perfect cleavage 3 dir approx. 75o, H3, colorless, white, pale yellow, pink, effervesces in HCL
Cleavage prominent
Softer than glass
Good cleavage 4 dir, colors, H 4
Perfect cleavage 1 dir, sheets, H 2 – 3 (elastic)
Cleavage absent
white to red, earthy, H 1.2, swells and becomes plastic when moistened and smells like soil