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Fluorite Jewelry

Fluorite gets its name from the element Fluorine, which is it mined for and/or Fluorescence as this mineral commonly fluoresces blue under ultraviolet light. Fluorite is a soft, translucent to transparent mineral. While it comes in many colors, it is most commonly purple. Highly prized is the pink and blue variety. It may be beautifully banded in white, green and purple. It has a distinctive cubic crystal system (looks like a box) and cleavage--i.e. to breaks very distinctly along certain planes when struck (cleaves into a pyramid shape). It is sometimes known as Fluorspar.

Mystical Properties: Because of its softness, it was often carved into beautiful figures or vases. The ancient Romans, who admired purple, carved vases from Fluorite and considered them valuable treasures.

Since Fluorite cleaves when struck, forming distinct four-sided pyramids, it has long been associated with psychism. Wearing Fluorite Jewelry is most commonly associated with psychic protection (probably from its pyramid-like cleavage planes) and fostering the intellect. Fluorite is said to give the spirit safe journey on astral projections and forays into the spirit world.

Rainbow Fluorite, a multi-colored banded variety, with natural pyrite edges is sometimes called the Philosopher's Stone and many special powers are attributed to it--such as shape-shifting, changing base metals into gold, and increased telepathic abilities

The rare Blue Fluorite, is said to calm emotions, while the much more common Purple variety aids in visions. Yellow Fluorite is especially used for improving intelligence while White or Clear Fluorite is said to help to cleanse the spirit.

Natural Healers associate Fluorite with concentration as it is supposed to bring balance to mental-emotional energies and reduce chaos and misguided energies.

Fluorite is the State Mineral of Illinois.

Healing Properties: Fluorite is used to purify and detoxify both the spirit and places. It is often recommended placed around computers and the workplace to reduce stress and relieve negative forces.

Scientific Properties:Composed of Calcium Fluoride. The perfect octahedral cleavage and hardness are good identifiers of this mineral. It frequently fluoresces under UV light. Fluorite is mined for the element Fluorine, used in creating coolants, hydrofluoric acid, and in the making of steel and aluminum. Fluorite is a common mineral in the Illinois-Missouri-Kentucky Tri-State mining area. 4 on the Moh's Hardness Scale.

Owner Warning! Fluorite is rather soft and cleaves easily. Care should be used when wearing Fluorite jewelry as it is not durable enough for every day wear.

Disclaimer: Newage Enterprises makes no claims as to the healing properties of this gemstone. We provide information on legends surrounding this stone's mystical and healing properties which allow the informed user to make their own decision.

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