mineral
Green Fluorite
Calcium Fluoride (CaF2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 4 on the Mohs scale, translucent green color, vitreous luster, isometric crystal system, perfect octahedral cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 4 on the Mohs scale, translucent green color, vitreous luster, isometric crystal system, perfect octahedral cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed in hydrothermal veins and carbonate rocks through low-temperature precipitation from fluorine-bearing solutions.
Uses & applications
Used in metallurgy as a flux, manufacturing of opalescent glass, optical equipment, and carved into ornamental items and jewelry.
Geological facts
Fluorite gives fluorescence its name, glowing intensely under ultraviolet light due to trace impurities.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its relatively low hardness of 4, octahedral cleavage, and cubic or octahedral crystal habits. Commonly sourced from China, Mexico, and the USA.
