Fluorite Purple Cubic Cluster (162g) - 1 Pcs

Fluorite is a calcium crystal that crystallizes in the form of masses, cubic, and octahedral crystals. It was first referenced in 1530 due to its important aid in flux production. It’s a commonly occurring mineral with a majority of veins and deposits in South Africa, China, Mexico, Mongolia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Argentina. Multiple colors have been known to commonly occur on the same specimen and are known to be found near Quartz and Calcite.

Fluorite (also called fluor-spar) is a mineral composed of calcium fluoride. As well as ornamental uses Fluorite is used in the making of hydrofltoric acid and as a flux in the manufacture of steel. The name fluorite is derived from the Latin fluo meaning flow in reference to its use as a flux. Beautiful to its use as a flux. There are several colors of Fluorite such as Pink Fluorite, Black Fluorite, Purple Fluorite, Blue Fluorite, Colorless Fluorite, Green Fluorite, & Yellow Fluorite.

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