Question

How many sets of cleavage is shown by calcite minerals usually?

(a) 1

(b) 2

(c) 3

(d) 4

This question was addressed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

I need to ask this question from Formation and Descriptive Study of Minerals topic in section The Study of Minerals of Engineering Geology

Answer 1

Right answer is (c) 3

Best explanation: The calcite minerals are known to show three sets of cleavage which is pretty distinctive compared to other mineral groups.