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What is the Density of fluorite?
The density of fluorite is around 3.18-3.30 g/cm³.
Is fluorite harder than calcite?
Yes, fluorite is harder than calcite. Fluorite has a hardness of 4 on the Mohs scale, while calcite has a hardness of 3. This means that fluorite can scratch calcite, but calcite cannot scratch fluorite.
Will fluorite scratch a penny?
no because fluorite is softer than a penny
What mineral scratches fluorite but not feldspar?
Quartz scratches fluorite but not feldspar. Fluorite has a relative hardness of 4 on the Mohs scale, while feldspar has a hardness of 6-6.5. Quartz, with a hardness of 7, is harder than fluorite but softer than feldspar, allowing it to scratch fluorite but not feldspar.
Can fluorite scratch apatite?
Yes, fluorite can scratch apatite. Fluorite is harder than apatite on the Mohs scale, which means it has the ability to scratch apatite.
Why is fluorite not a gemstone?
Fluorite is not particularly durable nor particularly rare as most precious gemstones are.
Is the mineral Fluorite rare?
Fluorite is not that rare but the purer forms referred to as "acid grade" are and most comes from China. It is required for manufacturing of fluorinated products such as PTFE
Is fluorite purple and does it sometimes appear in geodes?
What you say is true; fluorite is sometimes purple, and does appear in some geodes. I do, however, think that it would be rare to find a geode with purple fluorite
Is fluorite worth any money?
The value of fluorite varies depending on factors such as color, clarity, and size. High quality fluorite specimens can be valuable to collectors and can range in price from a few dollars to hundreds of dollars per crystal. Rare colors and unique formations can increase the value of fluorite.
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?
its is a rock
How do you use fluorite in a sentence?
Fluorite is a mineral consisting of cubic crystals of calcium fluorite.
Is fluorine rare?
Fluorine is not considered rare in the Earth's crust, but it is not found in its elemental form due to its highly reactive nature. It is commonly found in minerals such as fluorite and cryolite, and is widely used in various industries.
What is the Density of fluorite?
The density of fluorite is around 3.18-3.30 g/cm³.
What is the common name for fluorite?
CaF2 Calcium fluorite. Fluorspar possibly.
Is fluorite a compound or element?
Fluorite is a compound, CaF2.
