Fracture Collection Rock Mineral

FRACTURE is the manner of breaking and appearance of a mineral or rock when broken other than along cleavage or parting planes. The following collection of common minerals and rocks illustrates the different types of fractures.

• Obsidian - Conchoidal
• Agate - Uneven
• Chert - Uneven
• Magnetite - Hackly
• Satin Spar Gypsum - Splintery
• Quartz - Conchoidal