Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:item
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:High_School
|
| gptkbp:artifacts |
gptkb:Calcite
gptkb:item Barite |
| gptkbp:awards |
Vitreous
|
| gptkbp:characteristics |
Birefringent
|
| gptkbp:collects |
Highly collectible among mineral enthusiasts
|
| gptkbp:color |
gptkb:Purple
|
| gptkbp:composed_of |
Ca F2
|
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
Transparent to translucent
|
| gptkbp:difficulty |
4 on Mohs scale
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
Can cause water pollution if not managed properly
Mining can lead to habitat destruction |
| gptkbp:has_luminosity |
Can fluoresce under UV light
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Used in jewelry making
Used in ancient China for carvings Used in decorative objects |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Purple Fluorite
|
| gptkbp:is_found_in |
gptkb:China
gptkb:Mexico gptkb:South_Africa gptkb:Spain gptkb:USA |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Cave-in-Rock,_Illinois
gptkb:Elmwood_Mine,_Tennessee gptkb:Fluorspar,_Kentucky gptkb:Pohorje,_Slovenia Rogerley Mine, England |
| gptkbp:major_city |
gptkb:The_Fluorite_Mine_in_Cave-in-Rock
The Rogerley Mine in England The Elmwood Mine in Tennessee The Minerva Mine in Illinois The Sweet Home Mine in Colorado |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
Found in hydrothermal veins
|
| gptkbp:social_structure |
Isometric
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
Associated with the crown chakra
Represents clarity and focus Used in crystal healing for mental clarity |
| gptkbp:treatment |
Can be treated with chemicals for clarity
Can be treated with heat to enhance color |
| gptkbp:uses |
Used as a flux in steelmaking
Used in the manufacture of lenses Used in the production of aluminum |
| gptkbp:values |
Varies based on quality and size
Can be quite valuable in gem quality |
| gptkbp:varieties |
gptkb:Green_Fluorite
gptkb:Yellow_Fluorite gptkb:Blue_Fluorite gptkb:Colorless_Fluorite |