IMPRESSIVE GREEN PAPIOL FLUORITE. LARGE SIZE PIECE WITH PERFECT CRYSTALIZATION AND VERY GOOD COLOR OR TONE. COLLECTOR'S PIECE


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Product Description


Fluorite is a group III mineral (halides) that, according to Strunz's classification, formed the elements calcium and fluorine.

Its structure belongs to the cubic system, and it has a cubic, octahedral and dodecahedral rhomboid habit.

Fluorite exhibits thermoluminescence and fluorescence physical properties.

In industry, it is mainly used in the metallurgy of iron and steel. It is used as a source of fluorine and hydrofluoric acid, also in the glazing of ceramics and in the manufacture of optical glasses.

The beauty of the specimens makes it a highly appreciated mineral by museums and private collectors.