A rare tourmaline found in conjunction with high quantities of boron, fluor-uvite has almost no practical use. It is largely sought by collectors who value it for its scarcity, color and (often) large crystals. Its name derives from Uva Province, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), where it was first categorized in 1929.
Hardness:
7.5
Density:
2.97 - 3.14 g/cm³
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Uses of Fluor-uvite
Fluor-uvite has no practical or industrial use. However, its rarity and attractiveness makes it highly desired among mineral collectors. It is well sought-after because of its rarity, vivid coloration and usually large crystal size. Still, it remains more affordable than some other rare members of the Tourmaline group.
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