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Definitions for: Fluorite
[n] a soft mineral (calcium fluoride) that is fluorescent in ultraviolet light; chief source of fluorine
Webster (1913) Definition: Flu"or*ite, n. (Min.)
Calcium fluoride, a mineral of many different colors, white,
yellow, purple, green, red, etc., often very beautiful,
crystallizing commonly in cubes with perfect octahedral
cleavage; also massive. It is used as a flux. Some varieties
are used for ornamental vessels. Also called fluor spar, or
simply fluor.
Synonyms: fluor, fluorspar
See Also: atomic number 20, atomic number 9, Ca, calcium, F, fluorine, mineral
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