Meaning Basal cleavage
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Basal cleavage


Type of cleavage exhibited on a horizontal plane of a mineral by way of its base. Minerals with basal cleavage can sometimes be peeled. A good example of basal cleavage is seen on the minerals of the [..]
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Basal cleavage


Type of cleavage exhibited on a horizontal plane of a mineral by way of its base. Minerals with basal cleavage can sometimes be "peeled". Example = minerals of Mica group.
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