Fluorite

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Chemical composition -- Calcium fluoride.

Color -- Almost any color.

Optics -- R.I 1.43.

Durability -- Hardness 4, with easy cleavage. Not durable enough for use in jewelry.

Crystal structure -- Isometric.

Specific Gravity -- 3.18.

Sources -- Many sources worldwide. Often found in very large sizes. Due to the extreme variations in color and some difficulties in cutting, fluorite makes an interesting collector's stone.

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