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What term is used to describe the tenacity of muscovite?

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Muscovite's tenacity is usually described as elastic. It means that it can bend (slightly) and go back to its original form. It can also be described as sectile as it can be cut by other sharp materials.
Tenacity is what describes how the mineral responds to external pressure.
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