GEOLOGY & PLANETARY SCIENCE A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site fluorite Specimen of fluorite Also known as fluospar, a common mineral composed of calcium fluoride (see calcium). It forms cubic crystals with a wide color range. Fluorite is used as a flux in the iron and steel industries, and as a fluorine ore. Under an ultraviolet light, fluorite shows the property of fluorescence. Related category    • GEOLOGY AND PLANETARY SCIENCE Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP