mineral
Green Fluorite Carving
Calcium Fluoride (CaF₂)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness 4; pale seafoam-green with vitreous luster, isometric crystal structure, and perfect octahedral cleavage.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness 4; pale seafoam-green with vitreous luster, isometric crystal structure, and perfect octahedral cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms in hydrothermal veins or pegmatites as cooling mineral-rich waters deposit calcium and fluorine.
Uses & applications
Commonly carved into ornamental figurines, beads, decorative specimens, and used industrially as a smelting flux.
Geological facts
Fluorite gave rise to the term 'fluorescence' because many specimens glow brightly under ultraviolet light.
Field identification & locations
Recognized by its low hardness (easily scratched by a pocketknife), translucent green hue, and glassy luster.
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