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fluorite


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.


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