Which common rock forming minerals exhibit a perfect single basal cleavage?
A)amphiboles like hornblende
B)feldspars like plagioclase and orthoclase
C)pyroxenes like augite
D)micas like muscovite and biotite

Name: Which common rock forming minerals exhibit a perfect single basal cleavage? A)amphiboles like hornblende B)feldspars like plagioclase and orthoclase C)pyroxenes like augite D)micas like muscovite and biotite
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Micas, including muscovite and biotite, exhibit a perfect single basal cleavage.

Which Common Rock Forming Minerals Exhibit a Perfect Single Basal