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  • Quartz: Understanding Conchoidal Fracture and Common Examples
    A common mineral that breaks with rough or jagged edges is Quartz.

    Quartz has a conchoidal fracture, meaning it breaks in a curved, shell-like pattern with sharp edges. This is due to its strong internal structure and lack of cleavage planes.

    Other minerals that exhibit conchoidal fracture include:

    * Obsidian

    * Flint

    * Glass

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