Meaning of FLUORITE
| Pronunciation: | | 'floou`rIt
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| | Definition: | | [n] a soft mineral (calcium fluoride) that is fluorescent in ultraviolet light; chief source of fluorine |
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| | Synonyms: | | fluor, fluorspar |
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| | See Also: | | atomic number 20, atomic number 9, Ca, calcium, F, fluorine, mineral | |
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| | 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}.
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