Luster - Nonmetallic
Hardness - 5.0-7.5
Streak=Pale green or colorless
Step 4

Next, let's examine the mineral for any signs of cleavage. Two minerals in this particular group have cleavage (although it is poorly developed). The other does not. You can return to Step 2 or the previous step, Step 3, by clicking on the appropriate hyperlinks.

Two Directions
at nearly 90 degrees
Two Directions
at 56 degrees and 124 degrees
No Apparent Cleavage (CLICK HERE) 

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