mineral
Green Fluorite
Calcium Fluoride (CaF2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 4 on the Mohs scale, vibrant green color, vitreous luster, isometric crystal system, and perfect octahedral cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 4 on the Mohs scale, vibrant green color, vitreous luster, isometric crystal system, and perfect octahedral cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed in hydrothermal veins and carbonate rock cavities through the precipitation of fluorine-rich aqueous solutions.
Uses & applications
Widely used in decorative carvings, metaphysical collections, and as a flux in steel and aluminum manufacturing.
Geological facts
Fluorite is the defining mineral for a hardness of 4 on the Mohs scale and exhibits strong fluorescence under ultraviolet light.
Field identification & locations
Readily identified by its relatively soft hardness and distinct octahedral cleavage; commonly found in China, Mexico, and South Africa.
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