Fluorite vs. Fluoride

Fluorite vs. Fluoride — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Fluorite and Fluoride

Fluoritenoun

A widely occurring mineral (calcium fluoride), of various colours, used as a flux in steelmaking, and in the manufacture of glass, enamels and hydrofluoric acid.

Fluorite is the main natural resource of Thailand.

Fluoridenoun

(chemistry) Any salt of hydrofluoric acid; for example, potassium fluoride.

Fluoritenoun

a soft mineral (calcium fluoride) that is fluorescent in ultraviolet light; chief source of fluorine

Fluoridenoun

(chemistry) A binary compound of fluorine and another element or radical.

Fluoridenoun

a salt of hydrofluoric acid

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