fluorite

English - Turkish

Definition of fluorite in English Turkish dictionary: kalsiyum florür; flüorin; fluorit; fluorspar; kalsiyum flüorürü; {i} flüorit; (Tıp) Kalsiyum flüorürü (CaF2); {i} florit
fluorite deposit: (Madencilik) florit yatakları

English - English

Definition of fluorite in English English dictionary: A widely occurring mineral (calcium fluoride), of various colours, used as a flux in steelmaking, and in the manufacture of glass, enamels and hydrofluoric acid
Fluorite is the main natural resources of Thailand.; {i} common mineral; 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; or fluorspar Common halide mineral, calcium fluoride (CaF2); the principal fluorine mineral. Fluorite occurs most commonly as a vein mineral and is often associated with lead and silver ores; it also occurs in cavities, sedimentary rocks, pegmatites, and hot-springs areas. It is widespread in China, South Africa, Mongolia, France, Mexico, Russia, and the central U.S. Fluorite is used in the manufacture of steel, aluminum fluoride, artificial cryolite, and aluminum. It is used in glassmaking, in iron and steel enamelware, in the production of hydrofluoric acid, in the refining of lead and antimony, and (as a catalyst) in the manufacture of high-octane fuels; Some varieties are used for ornamental vessels; Also called fluor spar, or simply fluor; a widely occuring mineral, (calcium fluoride), of various colours, used as a flux in steelmaking, and in the manufacture of glass, enamels and hydrofluoric acid; a soft mineral (calcium fluoride) that is fluorescent in ultraviolet light; chief source of fluorine; fluor