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Fluorite
Mineral Properties and Uses
Physical Properties of Fluorite |
| Uses |
flux, drinking water, ornamental stone |
| Color |
colorless, green, blue, purple, yellow, red, black |
| Streak |
white |
| Luster |
vitreous |
| Diaphaneity |
transparent to translucent |
| Cleavage |
perfect, octahedral |
| Mohs Hardness |
4 |
| Specific Gravity |
3.2 |
| Distinguishing Characteristics |
cleavage, hardness, luster |
| Crystal System |
isometric |
| Banded pieces of fluorite from China. Cabochons are approximately 27 millimeters by 20 millimeters. |
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