The following are characteristics of quartz except
-
having cleavage
- being granular
- being glass-like
- having shiny surface
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
Quartz is a mineral that is known for its hardness and glass-like appearance. It does not have cleavage, which is the ability of a mineral to break along flat surfaces. This characteristic is not present in quartz, hence the correct answer is 'having cleavage