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GarryVolchara [31]
3 years ago
15

The Coeur d'Alene Mining District in Silver Valley, ID is known for its large lead deposits of the mineral galena (PbS). Galena

is one of the few common minerals with a metallic luster that has a distinctive cleavage (cleavage is how a mineral breaks or parts along preexisting planes of weakness). Cleavage is described by the number of unique directions of cleavage planes and the angle between those planes. Which of the following best describes galena’s cleavage?
a. three directions at ~90°
b. three directions not at ~90°
c. two directions at ~90°
d. two directions not at ~90°
Geography
1 answer:
melomori [17]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

a. three directions at ~90°

Explanation:

Galena is known for its presence in all types of rocks (igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks). It is predominantly ore of lead which has a chemical configuration of PbS and lead sulfide. Also, newly severed chunks of galena display excellent cleavage in three directions at ninety degrees.

Hence, in this case, the correct answer is "galena’s cleavage is best described as three directions at ~90°"

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