mineral
Green Fluorite
Calcium Fluoride (CaF2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 4 on the Mohs scale, green color with zonal variations, vitreous luster, isometric crystal system, and perfect octahedral cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 4 on the Mohs scale, green color with zonal variations, vitreous luster, isometric crystal system, and perfect octahedral cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms in hydrothermal veins and sedimentary deposits through low-temperature precipitation from fluorine-rich solutions.
Uses & applications
Used in metallurgy as a flux, in the manufacturing of optical lenses, and as a popular mineral specimen for collectors.
Geological facts
Fluorite exhibits strong fluorescence under ultraviolet light and gave the scientific term 'fluorescence' its name.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive 4 Mohs hardness, perfect cleavage, and cubic or octahedral crystal habits, commonly found in China, Mexico, and the USA.
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