almost always in cubes, less commonly as octahedrons, and occasionally
globular masses
primarily used for the fluoridation of water and for toothpaste
crystals can grow under ultraviolet rays
forms in a variety of colors-blue, violet, yellow, green, and pink
Fluorite Bowls
Recent discoveries in China of unusually large
specimens have enabled artisans to create a variety of carvings to
emphasize the beauty of the purple, blue, and green banding, as shown
above in the two bowls.