Fluorite
noun
A mineral composed of calcium fluoride, commonly found in purple and green colors, used in metallurgy and as a gemstone.
Fluorite is often used in the production of aluminum.
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calcium fluoride,gemstone fluorite,industrial mineral
noun
A mineral that is mined for its use in various industrial processes including the manufacture of fluorine.
The mining of fluorite has significant environmental impacts.
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mining industry,industrial use,fluorite deposits
noun
A mineral composed of calcium fluoride, commonly found in purple and green colors, used in metallurgy and as a gemstone.
Fluorite is often used in the production of aluminum.
Usage tips
Neutral
calcium fluoride,gemstone fluorite,industrial mineral
noun
A mineral that is mined for its use in various industrial processes including the manufacture of fluorine.
The mining of fluorite has significant environmental impacts.
Usage tips
Neutral
mining industry,industrial use,fluorite deposits
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Usage in geology
Refers to its significance in mineralogy; Example: "Fluorite is an important index mineral in geology."
Pro Tip 2/3Artistic representation
Often used in art to illustrate clarity or beauty; Example: "The artist captured the fluorite's brilliance in the sculpture."
Pro Tip 3/3Economic importance
Discussions of its role in the economy; Example: "Fluorite mining supports local economies in some regions."
Pro Tip 1/3Usage in geology
Refers to its significance in mineralogy; Example: "Fluorite is an important index mineral in geology."
Pro Tip 2/3Artistic representation
Often used in art to illustrate clarity or beauty; Example: "The artist captured the fluorite's brilliance in the sculpture."
Pro Tip 3/3Economic importance
Discussions of its role in the economy; Example: "Fluorite mining supports local economies in some regions."
Pro Tip 1/3Usage in geology
Refers to its significance in mineralogy; Example: "Fluorite is an important index mineral in geology."
Pro Tip 2/3Artistic representation
Often used in art to illustrate clarity or beauty; Example: "The artist captured the fluorite's brilliance in the sculpture."
Pro Tip 3/3Economic importance
Discussions of its role in the economy; Example: "Fluorite mining supports local economies in some regions."
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