Fluorite Facts
Fluorite Facts
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| Interesting Fluorite Facts: |
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| 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 especially with beads. |
| Microscope manufacturers use fluorite in the production of its lenses. |
| Naturally occurring fluorine gas was recently discovered near fluorite mines in Germany. |
| Some fluorite has a multicolored or banded appearance. |
| Fluorite serves as the best source for elemental fluorine. |
| Sometimes the impurities of colored fluorite can be fixed changing it back to pure, colorless fluorite. |
| Because of its soft texture, fluorite is used in carving. |
| The word fluorite originates from the Latin word fluere which means "to flow". |
| Fluorite is commonly transparent. |
| Fluorite is often found in limestone. |
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