
There are three minerals that have 2
directions of cleavage at 90 nearly degrees. These samples can be
difficult to distinguish from one another. About the only sure bet is if
you can see tiny striations (parallel lines on some cleavage surfaces).
Otherwise you have to rely on color.
White or Striations present
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Pink
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Dark in color
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