Fluorite

**Chemical composition:** CaF₂

**Hardness:** 4

**Density:** 3.2 g/cm³

**Crystal system:** Cubic (Isometric)

**Luster:** ​​Vitreous

**Info:** Fluorite (also called fluorspar) is a colourful mineral, which crystallizes often in cubic habit. The most common colours are purple, blue, green or yellow. Fluorite is a major source of hydrogen fluoride and it is widely used in chemical industry, metallurgy, glass-blowing and optics.

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