Fluorite Cabs, Oval, 8 x 10 mm

Fluorite derives from the latin word "flow". It has a vitreous luster. The colour distribution is often zonal or spotty. Deposits are found in Oberpfak, Bavaria, Argentina, Burma, England, France, Namibia, Austria, Switzerland and Illinois.

Shape: Oval

Size: 8 x 10 mm  

Height: 3.2 mm

Weight: 0.5 grams

Colour: yellow/purple/green

Moh's hardness: 4

Density: 3.00-3.25

Cleavage: perfect

Refractive index: 1.434

Dispersion: 0.007 (0.004)