Klyvbara

Klyvbara is a Swedish term that describes something that can be split or divided into parts. As an adjective, it denotes an inherent property of being able to be separated without altering the essential nature of the whole. The form klyvbara is used when referring to plural items, while klyvbar is the singular form.

In mineralogy, klyvbar describes minerals with clear, distinct cleavage planes that allow the mineral to break along those planes. The related noun klyvbarhet refers to the overall property of cleavage. Minerals such as halite and gypsum are commonly cited as klyvbara to varying degrees, whereas substances without good cleavage are described as non‑klyvbara.

Beyond geology, the term can be used more broadly in Swedish to describe anything that can be partitioned or segmented into smaller, independent parts. This can apply to data sets, components of a system, or tasks that can be divided for parallel processing or simplification. In such contexts, klyvbar conveys practicality and modularity rather than a physical splitting process.

Etymology and usage: klyva means “to split” in Swedish, and the suffix -bar adds the sense “able to be.” The word is primarily used in Swedish-language texts; in English contexts, translations such as cleavable or divisible are chosen to fit the specific subject.

See also: cleavage (mineralogy), divisibility, partitioning.