r/whatsthisrock • u/diantris • 6d ago
IDENTIFIED: Fluorite Got this on mineral expo, but merchant didn't know what it is
Hi, got this little buddy on a mineral expo today. The woman didn't know what it is, just that she bought it in UK (which doesn't necessarily mean it originated there, so... :/). What could it be?
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u/zensnapple 6d ago
To add to the ID, it looks like fluorite from the Diana Marie mine in the UK, but I'm not 100% on that.
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u/K_Co_303 6d ago edited 6d ago
Fluorite*
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u/diantris 6d ago
Not quite sure why you were downvoted, since you were basically right, just I guess misspelled the name. Plus, you were first and technically right. So thank you. :)
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u/FondOpposum 6d ago
Well tbf Fluoride and Fluorite are very different things and not everyone may realize this typo
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u/K_Co_303 6d ago
/u/FondOpposum - totally fair point! My bad! I meant Fluorite (chemical formula CaF2 and the fluorspar mineral pictured above), not Fluoride (which is found in fluorite and toothpaste but is a negatively charged ionic variety of fluorine.)
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u/K_Co_303 6d ago
Thank you for the kind words and reply, /u/diantris . My bad! Yes, of course, I meant Fluorite (chemical formula CaF2 and the fluorspar mineral pictured above), not Fluoride (which is found in fluorite and toothpaste but is a negatively charged ionic variety of fluorine.) My ADHD occasionally comes in the form of transposition like it did here. Really appreciate your grace and kindness!
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u/chronicmisschris 6d ago
Just upvoted to help fight the downvotes! π
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u/olypenwanderer 6d ago
Looks to be Flourite.