Bead Dictionary: Fluorite

Fluorite, also known as Fluorspar, gets its name from the Latin for “flow” or “flux”; fluorite is used as a flux in glassmaking and other processes. It in turn gives its name to fluorescence, or luminescence under ultraviolet irradiation, a phenomenon first observed in this mineral.
Fluorite dimes. Cas Webber
The chameleon of gemstones, fluorite covers the color spectrum, from clear to yellow and green, to blue and purple, to almost black — but occurs mainly in greens and purples with color zoning. It can be confused with many gemstones, and its color can be changed by radiation. Translucent to transparent, crystalline fluorite has perfect cleavage and takes a high polish.  It is found mostly in Germany, England, and the US.
Among fluorite’s purported healing properties is the power to cure insomnia. It is also thought to focus divergent energies, promote concentration, and develop the intellect.
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