“Indeed, the intrinsic fragility of the material makes handling it that much more delicate, in that any breakage is irreversible and leads to the pure and simple destruction of the object's value.”
“Tong has reservations about the fragility of the fine glass threads, which require extra care in installation and maintenance.”
“Fauconberg, from the spontaneous feeling of compassion, on viewing the fragility of the boy's frame, kindly took his bundle from him, and slung it over his shoulder on his musket.”