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Fluorite

Fluorite is a mineral with a big variety of colours, this is caused by the presence of trace-elements. Fluorite also is fluorescent, when exposed to UV light the mineral lights up. Fluorite is often found together with quarts and calcite. It’s chemical structure is CaF₂.

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