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fluorite


Definition of fluorite

noun

[mass noun]
  • a mineral consisting of calcium fluoride which typically occurs as cubic crystals, colourless when pure but often coloured by impurities.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from fluor (see fluorspar) + -ite1

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