Fluorspar

Properties

Geology & Geography

Fluorspar is found in deposits of igneous rock.

History & Usage

Everyday use

Most commonly used as a flux in iron smelting to reduce the viscosity of slags in order to better purify metals.

Type

Ore/Mineral

Color

Clear in pure form, but with impurities it can be Purple, lilac, golden-yellow, green, blue, pink, champagne, or brown

Boiling / Condensation Point

2,533 ^oC

Melting / Freezing Point

1,418 ^oC

Density

1.84 ounces per cubic inch

Related Locations

• Isle of Ash
• Mount Ash