Which effect contributes to brittleness in calcium fluoride (CaF2) crystals?

💡 Explanation

The repulsive force reduces plasticity because ionic bonding's **electrostatic repulsion** resists shear deformation; therefore, cleavage fracturing is likely, rather than other ductile processes which rely on dislocations, thus promoting brittleness.

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