The property of a mineral by virtue of which it can be cut with a knife is:

Question 1

The property of a mineral by virtue of which it can be cut with a knife is:
1. Parting
2. Sectile
3. Malleable
4. Ductile

Question 2

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Sectile

Explanation

1. Sectility is the ability of a mineral to be cut into thin pieces with a knife.

Minerals that are not sectile will be broken into rougher pieces when cut. Metals and paper are sectile.
Sectility can be used to distinguish minerals of similar appearance, and is a form of tenacity.

2. Malleable: A malleable material is one which can be easily converted into a thin sheet by hammering. Gold is the most malleable metal.

3. Ductile: A material that can easily be stretched into a wire when pulled. Here also gold is considered as the most ductile metal.

Nausheenk · Answer 1 · 2022-02-21T17:48:43+0000

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Sectile

Explanation

1. Sectility is the ability of a mineral to be cut into thin pieces with a knife.

Minerals that are not sectile will be broken into rougher pieces when cut. Metals and paper are sectile.
Sectility can be used to distinguish minerals of similar appearance, and is a form of tenacity.

2. Malleable: A malleable material is one which can be easily converted into a thin sheet by hammering. Gold is the most malleable metal.

3. Ductile: A material that can easily be stretched into a wire when pulled. Here also gold is considered as the most ductile metal.

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