Where can I get fluorite?
Fluorite is found worldwide in China, South Africa, Mongolia, France, Russia, and the central North America. Here, noteworthy deposits occur in Mexico, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky and Colorado in the United States.
Where is the best place to find fluorite?
The best place to find fluorite (also known as fluorspar) in Illinois is in Hardin and Pope Counties at the extreme southern tip of the state. The most concentrated areas of fluorite production came from the Rosiclare District and deposits near Cave-In-Rock.
How much does a fluorite cost?
Fluorite(s) are organized in the following categories: Single, gemstones. Our most expensive Fluorite is USD 438.48 and largest Fluorite weight is CTS 84.45. Our cheapest Fluorite is USD 66.71 and smallest Fluorite weight is CTS 15.04.
Where can I find fluorite in the US?
Fluorite is found in pegmatites from Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. Significant fluorite from hydrothermal veins has been found in New Mexico, Colorado, Montana and Utah, although the better specimen producing states are Colorado and New Mexico.
Where in the US can fluorite be found?
Can fluorite be fake?
Fake fluorite is mostly represented by glass or plastic. Fake fluorite made of glass can have bubbles and doesn’t glow under UV light. Kilograms of fluorite can be found in every mineral shop. Most fluorite fakes are made of glass or plastic.
Why is fluorite useful?
Industrially, fluorite is used as a flux for smelting, and in the production of certain glasses and enamels. The purest grades of fluorite are a source of fluoride for hydrofluoric acid manufacture, which is the intermediate source of most fluorine-containing fine chemicals.
What gems can I find in my backyard?
12 Gemstones You Can Find in Your Backyard Right Now
- Quartz Is a Common Backyard Gem.
- Amethysts May Show Up in Your Backyard Creek.
- Agate is a Colorful and Common Gemstone.
- Topaz Can Be Found in Western Backyards.
- Opal Is a Precious Backyard Find.
- Peridot Gemstones Are a Small Backyard Find.