The mineral fluorite is one of the best-known minerals to collectors. It is typically transparent and can be found in many colors. The substance is brittle and is commonly fluorescent and phosphorescent in ultraviolet radiation. Fluorite formation varies and is contingent upon conditions including hydrothermal veins, granitic environments, and hot spring deposits.
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Fluorite is one of the best-known minerals to collectors, occurring under a wide range of ...