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Minerals glossary

Fluorspar

Also called fluorite, CaF₂, acidspar, acid-grade fluorspar

The mineral fluorite (calcium fluoride, CaF₂), the main source of fluorine for hydrofluoric acid, refrigerants and aluminum smelting. Acid grade is ≥97% CaF₂.

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