mineral
Fluorite Cluster
Calcium Fluoride (CaF2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 4 on the Mohs scale, variable colors including purple, green, and clear, vitreous luster, and isometric crystal system with cubic habits.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 4 on the Mohs scale, variable colors including purple, green, and clear, vitreous luster, and isometric crystal system with cubic habits.
Formation & geological history
Forms in hydrothermal veins and carbonate rock cavities through low-temperature precipitation from mineral-rich aqueous solutions.
Uses & applications
Widely used in metallurgy as a flux, in the manufacture of optical lenses, and as a popular mineral specimen for collectors.
Geological facts
Fluorite exhibits strong fluorescence under ultraviolet light, a phenomenon named after the mineral itself.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its characteristic cubic crystal form and lower hardness compared to quartz; commonly found in worldwide localities like China, Mexico, and England.
