LARGE SIZE AND DARK SHADE CRYSTALS THE SAMPLE OF THESE FLUORITES FROM MUZQUIZ IN MEXICO. VERY GOOD QUALITY CRYSTALS ON ITS MATRIX. GOOD PIECE THAT WE NOW HAVE FOR SALE FOR FLUORITE LOVERS
Fluorite is a group III mineral (halides) that according to the Strunz classification, formed the elements calcium and fluorine.
Its structure belongs to the cubic system, and it appears with a cubic, octahedral, and rhombododecahedral habit.
Fluorite has physical thermoluminescence and fluorescence properties.
In industry, it is mainly used in iron and steel metallurgy. 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 mineral much appreciated by museums and private collectors.
