What Is Fluorspar Clay?

Fluorspar has a theoretical composition of CaF2. It is produced by the metamorphosis of limestone and dolomite by fluorine-rich gases. Manufactured in the U.S. by Inverness Mining Co., Cave-In-Rock, IL. ... Helps to flux the glaze and may produce opacity (fluorite crystals).

What is fluorspar for?

Fluorspar is used directly or indirectly to manufacture products such as aluminum, gasoline, insulating foams, refrigerants, steel, and uranium fuel.

What is Fluorites texture?

Fluorite is commercially named fluorspar composed of calcium fluoride (CaF2). Fluorite tends to occur in well-formed isometric crystals, forming cubes and octahedrons. ... It also occurs in both massive and earthy forms, and as crusts or globular aggregates with radial fibrous texture.

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