Tags: Chemical Substance, Mineral.
Fluorite (also called fluorspar) is the mineral form of calcium fluoride CaF2. It belongs to the halide minerals. It crystallizes in isometric cubic habit although octahedral and more complex isometric forms are not uncommon.Fluorite is a colorful mineral both in visible and ultraviolet light and the stone has ornamental and lapidary uses. Industrially fluorite is used as a flux for smelting and in the production of certain glasses and enamels.
