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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 mica group.



Lepidolite Crystal Showing Crystals with Basal Cleavage which can be Peeled



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