Fluorite is a mineral that is used in a variety of products. Here are some examples of products that contain fluorite:
- Fluorocarbon chemicals
- Foam blowing agents
- Refrigerants
- Fluoride
- Certain glasses and enamels
- Hydrofluoric acid
Fluorite is also used as a flux for smelting in the mining industry. It is a common rock-forming mineral found in many parts of the world and is often called "fluorspar" in the mining industry. Fluorite is deposited in veins by hydrothermal processes and often occurs as a gangue mineral associated with metallic ores.
