Fluorite (Fluorspar)

Origin

Pakistan and selected deposits across South Africa

Overview

Kresta Earth Resources Limited supplies high-quality Fluorite (Fluorspar), available in both metallurgical and acid grades. Known for its high CaF₂ content and low impurities, our fluorite is a vital raw material for steelmaking, aluminum smelting, hydrofluoric acid production, and ceramic industries.

Key Features

• CaF₂ Content: 75%–98%
• Grades: Metallurgical Grade (60%–85% CaF₂), Acid Grade (97%+ CaF₂)
• Form: Lumps (10mm–80mm) and powders
• Impurities: Low silica and low sulfur

Applications

• Flux in steelmaking and foundries
• Aluminum production
• Hydrofluoric acid and fluorochemicals
• Ceramics, glass, and enamels
• Cement and metallurgical processes

Geological Context

Fluorite deposits in Zambia and Southern Africa are typically hosted in hydrothermal veins, carbonatites, and replacement-type deposits. Mineralization occurs as vein fillings, cavity infillings, and disseminations in carbonate-rich host rocks.

Deposit Types:

• Hydrothermal vein-type fluorite
• Carbonatite-associated deposits
• Replacement deposits in limestone and dolomite

Host Rocks:

• Limestones and dolomites
• Carbonatites
• Granites and associated pegmatites

Mineralogy

Dominated by Fluorite (CaF₂), with minor quartz, calcite, barite, and accessory sulfides.

Export Logistics

Our fluorite is shipped via road and rail networks to major African export ports such as Dar es Salaam, Beira, and Durban. We provide bulk, containerized, or bagged shipments tailored to customer needs.