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Fluorite

Calcium fluoride (CaF₂), a mineral of many different colors, white, yellow, purple, green, red, etc., often very beautiful, crystallizing commonly in cubes with perfect octahedral cleavage; also massive. It is used as a flux. Some varieties are used for ornamental vessels. Also called fluor spar, or simply fluor.

Fluorite is the most abundant fluorine-bearing mineral, and occurs as cubes or compact masses and more rarely as octahedra with complex modifications. Fluorite has a perfect octahedral cleavage, hardness 4 (Mohs scale), and specific gravity 3.18. The color is extremely variable, the most common being green and purple; but fluorite may also be colorless, white, yellow, blue, or brown. Colors may result from the presence of impurity ions. Fluorite frequently emits a blue-to-green fluorescence under ultraviolet radiation, especially if rare-earth or hydrocarbon material is present. Some fluorites are thermoluminescent(a phenomenon in which certain minerals release previously absorbed radiation upon being moderately heated); that is, they emit light when heated.

Material Notes:

White cubic crystals or powder.

Formerly called fluorspar, fluorite has a wide range of colors including yellow, blue, pink purple and green. It is an interesting and beautiful stone because often more than one color occurs in a single stone. The ancient Egyptians used fluorite to carve statues and scarabs, the Chinese have used it in carvings for over 300 years. In the 18th century, fluorite was powdered in water to relieve the symptoms of kidney disease.

Fluorite is said to absorb and neutralize negative vibrations. It makes one more receptive to the vibrations of other stones. Fluorite should be kept in every room of the home. Fluorite is known as the "Genius Stone".

· increases concentration
· helps in decision-making

Healing properties of Fluorite

Fluorite may be used with other stones. It helps to open the way for the power of other stones to be effective. It can be used as a meditation stone to help energize the body and raise the power of concentration.

Healers use it to help with ulcers as well as the respiratory tract by stimulating cell regeneration in these areas. It fortifies bones, improves arthritic or other joint ailments. It can be laid directly on the body.

Sources of Fluorite

Locations where fluorite is found include Canada, USA, South Africa, Thailand, Peru, Mexico, China, Poland, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Norway, England, and Germany.

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