Fluorite (1196)

Fluorite (1196)

7.5x3.5x4.1 cm

Erongo Mountain, Usakos and Omaruru Districts, Erongo Region, Namibia.

 

Fluorite (calcium fluoride, (CaF2) is a vibrant, soft halide mineral known for its stunning range of colors (purple, green, blue, yellow) and cubic crystals.

- Chemical Formula: (CaF2) (Calcium Fluoride).

- Color: Highly varied (purple, green, blue, yellow, pink, colorless), often with color banding.

- Hardness: 4 on the Mohs scale (soft).

- Crystal System: Isometric (cubic), often forming cubes or octahedrons.

- Fluorescence: A unique property, glowing under UV light.

- Cleavage: Perfect in four directions, forming octahedrons.

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