Fluorine

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Fluorite (calcium fluoride Caf2) is thought for its vibrant colorations. Fluorite, also known as fluorspar, is a captivating mineral with a range of colors and unique properties.

Description

  • Fluorite forms in hydrothermal veins, sedimentary rocks, and igneous rocks.
  • It consists of calcium fluoride (CaF2).
  • The presence of impurities gives it various colors.
  • Appearance:
    • Fluorite is often dubbed the “most colorful mineral in the world”due to its vibrant hues.
    • Common colors includegreen, purple, blue, yellow, brown, pink, red, white, and black.

 

Applications:

Metallurgy: Used as a flux in steelmaking.

Optics: Creates lenses and prisms.

Jewelry: Cut into gem stones.

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