From the list provided below, choose those observations that accurately describe the mineral presented in this image.

A. This mineral effervesces with dilute HCl without being pulverized into a fine powder.
B. This mineral displays two directions of cleavage.
C. This mineral flakes into thin sheets.


Answer: A

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