Fluorite

CaF2

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The reference mineral for hardness 4 on the Mohs scale, fluorite is a calcium fluoride (CaF2) celebrated for its wide spectrum of colors, whether purple, blue, green, yellow, pink, or colorless. It crystallizes in the cubic system, most often as cubes or octahedra, with a vitreous luster, a white streak, and perfect octahedral cleavage. Its specific gravity ranges from 3.13 to 3.18. Many specimens glow strongly under ultraviolet light, and the phenomenon of fluorescence was in fact named after this mineral. Fluorite serves as a flux in metallurgy and as a source of fluorine compounds. A specific gravity near 3.15 and only moderate hardness set it apart from the harder, denser minerals it accompanies in veins.

Fluorita é conhecida por sua ampla gama de cores e é o mineral de referência para a dureza 4 na escala de Mohs.

Sistema Cristalino Cubic (Isometric)
Classe Mineral 03 Halides
Dureza Mohs 4.0
Gravidade Específica 3.13-3.18
Cor Purple, blue, green, yellow, colorless, pink
Brilho Vitreous
Traço White
Clivagem Perfect octahedral {111}
Fratura Conchoidal
Transparência Transparent
Hábito Cristalino Cubic, octahedral

Dureza Mohs

Mohs Hardness: 4,0 – 4,0
1 Soft10 Hard
Fluorite has a Mohs hardness of 4 on the 1–10 mineral hardness scale.
Dureza Mohs Reference Mineral
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Sistema Cristalino

Cubic (Isometric)
Fluorite crystallizes in the Cubic (Isometric) crystal system.
Propriedade Value
Sistema Cristalino Cubic (Isometric)
Axial Relationships a = b = c, α = β = γ = 90°

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hardness of Fluorite?
Fluorite has a Mohs hardness of 4.0.
What crystal system does Fluorite belong to?
Fluorite crystallizes in the Cubic (Isometric) crystal system.
What color is Fluorite?
Fluorite is typically Purple, blue, green, yellow, colorless, pink.
What type of luster does Fluorite have?
Fluorite exhibits a Vitreous luster.
What is the chemical formula of Fluorite?
The chemical formula of Fluorite is CaF2.