Mohs Scale 4 Fluorite
Fluorite (cubes) with Barite, 11.3 cm wide
Denton Mine, Harris Creek District, IL, USA
Steve Maslansky Collection
Image Credit and Copyright: Jeff Scovil
Fluorite
Fluorite
Mohs: 4, Absolute: 21
Mohs: 4, Absolute: 21
Fluorine from fluorite prevents tooth decay. The element fluorine and the term "fluorescence" actually got their names from the mineral fluorite.
Fluorine from fluorite prevents tooth decay. The element fluorine and the term "fluorescence" actually got their names from the mineral fluorite.
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3: Calcite
3: Calcite
5: Apatite
5: Apatite
