Conchoidal fracture

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Description

A mineralogical term for a type of surface fracture. Conchoidal fracture occurs when a hard material, such as glass or a mineral, is broken and leaves inward curved lines on the fracture surface. The striated lines resemble a conch shell pattern.

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