Tenacity (mineralogy)

In mineralogy, "tenacity" refers to the resistance of a mineral to deformation, breaking, or being separated. It describes how a mineral reacts to stress or pressure, particularly in terms of its physical properties. Tenacity can be classified into several categories based on how a mineral responds to different types of stress: 1. **Malleable**: Can be hammered into thin sheets or shaped without breaking (e.g., gold).