Fluorite
Fluorite is a mineral with the chemical formula CaF2. It has a Mohs hardness of 4 on the Mohs scale and vitreous luster.
Fluorite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | CaF2 |
| Mohs hardness | 4 on the Mohs scale |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Typical colors | Colorless, purple, blue, green, yellow, and pink |
| Formation | Hydrothermal veins, sedimentary deposits, and metamorphic rocks |
| Rarity | 4 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 4 — soft
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