Fluorite, also called fluorspar, is a mineral made up of calcium and fluoride or calcium fluoride. It can come in every single color on the color spectrum. Fluorite dates back at least to the 1500s and has many industrial uses. Its crystals are cubic shaped.
Interesting Fluorite Facts:
Pure fluorite is colorless. When fluorite is colored it is because of various impurities.
Fluorite is used to lower the melting point of metal during the production of aluminum.
Fluorite glows when it is exposed to UV light.
Although fluorite can be seen in virtually all the primary colors, it is mostly commonly found in yellow, green, blue, or purple.
Some fluorite is ceramic-like and is therefore used to make cookware.
Fluorite is used during jewelry making
Interesting Fluorite Facts:
Pure fluorite is colorless. When fluorite is colored it is because of various impurities.
Fluorite is used to lower the melting point of metal during the production of aluminum.
Fluorite glows when it is exposed to UV light.
Although fluorite can be seen in virtually all the primary colors, it is mostly commonly found in yellow, green, blue, or purple.
Some fluorite is ceramic-like and is therefore used to make cookware.
Fluorite is used during jewelry making