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Fluorite contains Florine which you might have heard of as in toothpaste-so flourite-this was used as a flux in steel industries also the way you know it is fluorite is because it is (heavy like lead)and it gives of a gem sort of colour when held to the light.
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What is the density of flourite?
The density of fluorite is typically around 3.18 to 3.30 grams per cubic centimeter.
Is fluorite rare?
Fluorite is not considered to be extremely rare, but it is also not very common. It can be found in various locations around the world, including countries like China, Mexico, and the United States. The value and desirability of fluorite can vary depending on its color and quality.
What is fluorite's mineral group?
Flourite is in a group of minerals known as halides.
Does gypsum scratch flourite?
No. Gypsum has a hardness on the Mohs scale of 2. Topaz has a hardness on the Mohs scale of 8. This means that topaz ranks much harder than gypsum and that gypsum cannot scratch topaz. Please do not refer to these numbers as absolute hardness. This does not mean that topaz is 4 times as hard as gypsum since they are ranked 8 and 2. The Mohs scale only designates a hardness scale of 1 through 10 so that geologists and mineralogists in the field have a quick way of determining a mineral's identity or eliminating possible options of what the mineral may be.
What are the six classes of non silicate minerals?
The six classes of non-silicate minerals are carbonates, sulfides, sulfates, halides, native elements, and oxides. Each class is defined by the chemical composition and structure of the minerals within that group.
Is flourite a mineral?
flourite is a mineral
Is flourite metallic?
No. Flourite is nonmetallic.
What is another name for flourite?
Another name for flourite is fluorspar.
Is flourite a common cementing agent for sandstones?
No. Flourite is not very abundant.
Where to find flourite?
every where
What is the Illinios state mineral?
Flourite
How did floriTE GET ITS NAME?
how did flourite get its name
What is the chemical formula for flourite?
Fl
What mineral glows under ultraviolet light?
flourite
Is flourite a mica mineral?
No, it does not have perfect cleavage and it is not hydrous.
What are some minerals?
Amethyst ,Graphite, talc, calcite, corrundum, flourite, ruby, etc.
Is Flourite magnetic?
No, fluorite is not magnetic. It is a non-magnetic mineral composed of calcium and fluorine.
