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Where does fluorite get its name from?

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∙ 12y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

The Fluorine from which it is part made.

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What is the common name for fluorite?

CaF2 Calcium fluorite. Fluorspar possibly.


What is the scientific name for fluorite?

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What is another name for fluorspar?

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Is fluorite a mineral?

Fluorite is a mineral.


What is fluorite made of?

it is made out of fluorite


What is Fluorite Or what is Fluorite used for?

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Fluorite is a mineral consisting of cubic crystals of calcium fluorite.


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What would happen if you scratched a piece of fluorite against a piece of feldspar?

Fluorite is harder than feldspar, so scratching fluorite against feldspar would cause the fluorite to scratch the feldspar. This means the fluorite would leave a mark on the feldspar, showing that fluorite is harder than feldspar.


Is fluorite harder than calcite?

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