BEIJING, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- A large fluorite deposit with proved reserves of more than 5 million metric tons (tonnes) has been discovered in Shicheng County, east China's Jiangxi Province, according to the local newspaper on Monday.
Fluorite is the main source of fluorine in the industry and is widely used in aerospace, refrigeration, medicine, anti-corrosion, fire-fighting, electronics, machinery, atomic energy and new energy.
In the deposit area, the geothermal water resources associated with fluorite ore were also identified, which can help the local develop the fluorine salt chemical industry and hot spring tourism industry, said the report. (Edited by Hu Pingchao, hupingchao@xinhua.org)
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