English dictionary
fluorite
/'fl/u//@/,r/aI/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a soft mineral (calcium fluoride) that is fluorescent in ultraviolet light; chief source of fluorine
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Calcium fluoride, a mineral of many different colors, white, yellow, purple, green, red, etc., often very beautiful, crystallizing commonly in cubes with perfect octahedral cleavage; also massive. It is used as a flux. Some varieties are used for ornamental vessels. Also called <i>fluor spar</i>, or simply <i>fluor</i>.
Source: webster1913