The name of the mineral fluorite comes from the Latin fluere - to flow, due to the fusibility of mixtures of various ores with the mineral; this designation has been used for the mineral since the time of Agricola.
English name Fluorite - Fluorite
Fluorite with large gas-liquid inclusions. Kazakhstan.Betnaklala
History and origin
This amazing mineral was known to the ancient Greeks. Craftsmen made dishes from it for the rich. Objects of amazing beauty were valued because they glowed from within. The cost of fluorite was equal to the cost of gold. The price of a murine vase in ancient Rome reached 100,000 denarii. One denarius was equivalent to 4.23 grams of gold.
But the mineral never entered the family of precious stones, remaining semi-precious.
The name of the stone was given by the German Renaissance scientist Agricola, who is considered the father of mineralogy. Fluere means "flow" in Latin. Fluorite melts easily, hence its name. The term “fluorescence” comes from the name of this mineral, since this phenomenon was first discovered in fluorite.
Fluorite has many other names - murine, ore flower, fluorspar, South African emerald and even devil's stone.
Interesting! In medieval times, alchemists, conducting experiments on fluorite, subjected it to all sorts of tests. When heated, the mineral began to glow with a bright light, after which explosions thundered in the laboratories. And poisonous gases poisoned unlucky experimenters. For this, the mysterious stone was nicknamed devilish.
Areas of application of stone
Fluorspar has found its application:
- In jewelry. Fluorite jewelry looks unusual, graceful and elegant. The abundance of colors and shades of stone gives a great flight of imagination in choosing jewelry designs. Beads and necklaces using multi-colored elements look especially unusual. And the peculiarity of murine to glow makes products made from it very original. Souvenirs, magic balls and amulets, and all kinds of beautiful trinkets are made from fluorite.
- In industry - for the manufacture of optical fluorite, from which lenses for night vision devices and cameras are produced.
- In the chemical industry, hydrofluoric acid is produced from the mineral and is used as an etching agent. Using this acid, among other things, they make frosted inscriptions on glass and mirrors.
Price
Anyone can buy fluorite products.
The cost is affected by the number and dimensions of the stones and the material of the frame (price/rub.):
- bracelet – 500–700;
- beads – 950 – 2,450;
- earrings (jewelry alloy) – 360;
- earrings (silver) – 1,560;
- ring (silver) – 1,240 – 1,590;
- figurine of a dog (height 10–15 cm) – 14,200 – 32,700;
- tumbling (2–4 cm, piece) – 240–350;
- agglomerate (24x14.5x15 cm) – 156,000.
Fluorite of Chinese origin is predominantly used as jewelry and collection material.
Physical properties
Fluorite is a brittle mineral. It dissolves in hydrochloric acid. Fluorite crystals have the property of glowing not only in the dark, but also under ultraviolet rays. When heated, the stone loses its color, which returns when it is irradiated with X-rays. It has a rich range of colors - from transparent to dark purple.
| Property | Description |
| Formula | CaF2 |
| Hardness | 4 |
| Density | 3.18 g/cm³ |
| Refractive index | 1,433—1,435 |
| singonia | Cubic |
| Kink | Stepped |
| Cleavage | Perfect by {111} |
| Shine | Glass |
| Transparency | Transparent or translucent |
| Color | White or colorless, violet, blue, blue-green, yellow, brown-yellow or red |
Also read: Lepidolite - Purple Flake Stone
The mineral glows or phosphorescent under ultraviolet light.
Variegated mix
Green fluorite from Namibia was called African emerald.
An interesting property of some minerals - fluorescence - was named after our hero. Fluorescence is short-term luminescence, the glow of a substance when it is illuminated; there is no lighting - the glow disappears very quickly.
Toothpastes with fluoride have long taken their place in oral hygiene.
Esotericists believe: if your jewelry contains several fluorite crystals of different colors, then your energy field will choose “its” crystal and will work with it.
A block of fluorite is exhibited at the Museum of the Mining Institute (St. Petersburg). The weight of the exhibit is about 300 kg.
Astrologer L. Nazarova writes: “Fluorite is critical, it requires a person to strictly fulfill his duties, does not allow him to “crash” and will certainly punish those who are careless. It will damage your vision or hearing as a punishment and will contribute to the formation of blood clots.”
Varieties of mineral
- Alpino – red Swiss fluorites of octahedral appearance.
- Anthozonite (stinking spar, stinking fluorspar, radiofluorite) is a dark purple mineral. Under strong mechanical or thermal stress, fluorine is released from the mineral, causing the characteristic ozone odor. Radioactive due to impurities.
- Derbyshire Blue John, blue John, blue John, Derbyshire spar is a violet (blue, cyan) fluorite, usually with alternating stripes of violet (blue, cyan), yellow or white (gray).
- Green John - green fluorite minerals.
- Transvaal emerald, South African emerald - emerald green fluorite, local name.
- Yttrofluorite is a fluorite in which part of the calcium (up to 18%) is replaced by yttrium.
- Lithos-lazuli is a fluorite with purple-red spherical stripes.
- False amethyst is a purple fluorite.
- False emerald, false emerald - green fluorite.
- False ruby is a pink or red mineral.
- False sapphire - blue fluorite.
- False topaz is a yellow fluorite.
- Radiofluorite - in a broad sense, it is a fluorite mineral containing an admixture of radioactive elements; in the narrow one – anthozonite.
- Ratovkite is an earthy variety of fluorite found in sedimentary rocks. The color is most often purple.
- Chlorophane is a fluorite that produces intense green fluorescence when heated.
- Zerfluorite is a fluorite in which part of the calcium is replaced by cerium.
Photo gallery of different stone colors
Rainbow Glow Stone
Colors
The impurities of chemical elements that enter the mineral determine the palette of stones.
Nature gives people fluorites:
- from light to dark green;
- purple shades - from bright to almost black;
- with a reflection of yellowish sunlight;
- from blue to blue-black;
- from pink to bright red color.
Sometimes geologists find South African emeralds that are mottled, completely colorless, or zoned colored. No natural crystal has such a diverse range of colors as fluorspar.
Medicinal properties
The healing properties of fluorspar have not been fully studied.
- It is known that it has a beneficial effect on the human nervous system, helps increase stress resistance, reduces nervous excitability, relieves nightmares and insomnia, and inspires its owner to start a new business.
- Fluorite is used in the treatment of epilepsy and sclerosis.
- The positive effect of the mineral on the human immune system has been established; it helps accelerate the regeneration of the body.
- Fluorite is considered a stone that has a positive effect on teeth and bones. It is considered a good partner after a stroke, for example when concentration exercises and other brain training are needed to restore blocked actions. It also has a positive effect on kidney activity.
- The mineral helps in the treatment of headaches in weather-sensitive people.
- To rejuvenate the skin of the face and body, massage with fluorite balls.
- Green fluorite has a beneficial effect on vision.
Magic properties
The stone has ancient magical roots. In medieval times, alchemists and sorcerers used it to attract clients. An unusual stone glowing from within delighted and frightened people at the same time.
- In the modern world, magicians and esotericists also have in their arsenal a fluorite ball, through which, in their opinion, they can look ahead for many years.
- Fluorite is the stone of the future. Stone of a new era and development of humanity.
- The stone develops analytical abilities and allows you to make the best analysis from many experiments.
- It can be called the stone of scientists and students.
- Also, fin spar helps to realize creative potential, eliminates stereotypes, and leads to harmony in a person’s mental and physical state.
- Fluorite crystals are used for meditation, creating crystal grids in all kinds of energy practices. This mineral absorbs negative energy from the environment and is effective in cleansing the aura and chakras.
Interesting! It is believed that fluorite even cleanses space from electromagnetic radiation and is useful to keep near your computer. This stone actively absorbs negativity and needs to be cleaned quite often.
On a psychic level, fluorite is used as a protective crystal. It serves as a shield against external forces trying to control thoughts or manipulate consciousness.
Also read: Augite - the brilliance and radiance of the mineral
Taking care of the fragile gem
Jewelry with fluorite (or rather, the stone itself) is extremely capricious. The mineral has low hardness; another problem is its fusibility.
Caring for such jewelry is not easy. They do not tolerate steam and ultrasonic cleaning. Exposure to strong light sources is stress and danger to the crystal, baths and saunas can cause irreparable harm.
An experienced jeweler will not insert fluorite into a ring; pendants, brooches, and earrings are another matter.
However, magicians and sorcerers order rings with fluorite for their “professional” affairs.
Compatibility with other stones
Fluorite is ideally compatible with air element stones:
- citrine,
- amethyst,
- rhinestone,
- tourmaline,
- lapis lazuli.
Green fluorite is not compatible with onyx and diamond. White - with hematite, cat's eye and malachite. Such combinations of stones should not be used together in one piece of jewelry or simply worn at the same time.
When in an undesirable proximity, stones begin to “conflict”, they lose their power, and their energetic impact on a person is weakened. It is also better to store such stones separately from each other.
Place of Birth
Fluorite stone is a fairly widespread mineral in nature, and at the moment it is also mined.
It is a sedimentary rock, so the presence of limestone or dolomite rock, or a geothermal source is necessary for its origin.
The mineral was discovered in Europe, the USA and Canada, as well as in Russia and the CIS countries. Its production in large volumes is carried out on the shores of the White Sea and in the Suran deposit.
Jewelry with mineral
The price of fluorite jewelry ranges from 500 rubles to 2000 rubles.
So, bracelets and keychains can be purchased in online stores for 500 – 800 rubles. The same products in combination with fluorite and other stones (amethyst or carnelian) will cost a little less - from 200 rubles.
The price of fluorite beads and necklaces made in China ranges from 1,000 to 3,000 rubles.
What is the price
The price of fluorite jewelry is low. Key rings and cufflinks framed in cupronickel or silver sell for 8-10 dollars, more massive items for 15-30. The cost of a necklace or beads reaches 45-50 dollars.
The unusual stone fluorite has acquired great importance in human society. It is known not only to fashionistas of all ages, but also to metallurgists, chemical industry workers and lens manufacturers. Doctors use the crystal in lithotherapy and massage. Yogis and psychics - in rituals and meditation.
How to distinguish a fake?
Fluorspar is often itself a material for counterfeiting jewelry. Based on the color of the mineral, it can be mistaken for sapphire, emerald and many other stones.
- Glass is often used to counterfeit fluorite products. But the hardness of the mineral is such that scratches remain on it much deeper than on glass.
- Notches on the edges of the crystal are the second condition for genuine fluorite, because it is highly fragile.
- To distinguish a fake, you can use an ultraviolet lamp: when heated under it, the real stone will begin to glow.
- The density of natural stone is such that products made from it will be significantly heavier than products made from glass or plastic.
Fluorite: description
Fluorite has an unusual feature - it perfectly copies the most expensive jewelry. Even scientists for a long time could not determine what kind of stone they had. The mineral is often passed off as ruby, sapphire and other precious gems. It has a glassy luster and extraordinary attractiveness. When heated, the gem glows perfectly in the dark.
The color scheme can be of various shades due to various impurities. Many minerals have a deep purple hue. It is almost impossible to find two identical crystals; they are often unevenly colored, the shades change smoothly, and the sections are dotted with strange patterns and lines.
How to wear fluorspar?
Fluorite can be worn in the form of jewelry and keychains, processed or in its original form. You can sew fluorite into your clothes or just put it in your pocket. The main thing is to avoid contact with hard objects.
Esotericists believe that the best type of fluorite jewelry to wear is earrings and rings. The frame of the products can be silver or gold. It is better to wear the ring on the ring finger.
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Beads, necklaces and pendants look very stylish and delicate, but you should not overuse them. On the neck, this stone begins to dominate a person and can lead him astray.
Fluorite jewelry fits perfectly into any outfit. Thanks to the abundance of colors of the mineral, you can easily choose stylish accessories for any dress or holiday set. Bead earrings and bracelets can be worn by both young girls and older women. There is no age limit for jewelry made from fluorspar.
Dolomites, pegmatites...
- The birthplace for fluorite is hydrothermal ore veins.
- The mineral can be found in dolomites, limestones, and pegmatites.
- It occurs in the form of dense granular, radial and columnar aggregates.
- Crystals are found in drusen and brushes.
Expert opinion
Semenishcheva Polina
Specialist in mineralogy. Graduated from St. Petersburg Mining University.
Interesting : the purest crystals are found in dolomites.
Caring for stone products
Fluorite is a very soft stone. It is better to store products made from it separately so as not to scratch or spoil the appearance.
- Products should be protected from temperatures below -5 and above +40 degrees Celsius.
- Clean fluorspar with a damp, soft cloth without using special solutions or soaps.
- You should wear stone jewelry with caution: it is advisable not to do housework in it, and try to avoid any mechanical damage.
- Fluorite amulets remove negative energy by washing them in running water.
Compatibility with zodiac signs
The only one who should limit communication with this mineral is Sagittarius. To the owner of this zodiac sign, fluorite can convey distorted information.
(“+++” – the stone fits perfectly, “+” – can be worn, “-” – is strictly contraindicated):
| Zodiac sign | Compatibility |
| Aries | + |
| Taurus | + |
| Twins | +++ |
| Cancer | + |
| a lion | + |
| Virgo | +++ |
| Scales | + |
| Scorpion | + |
| Sagittarius | — |
| Capricorn | + |
| Aquarius | + |
| Fish | + |
The mineral is most favorable for people born under the sign: Gemini, Pisces, Aquarius, Virgo and Capricorn.
- Pisces are charged with fluorite energy and are able to transfer it to others.
- With fluorite, Aquarians receive the opportunity to manifest themselves in the most significant matters and endless vitality.
- For Virgos, the mineral will help them understand and experience things that they had never thought about before, and will also bring the ability to be more flexible in relationships with others.
- The amulet will help Capricorn realize himself in a creative space.
- For Aries, the stone brings spiritual growth.
Is this stone right for you?
Name compatibility
This unique mineral is ideal for owners of the names: Vera, Polina, Maria, Anna, Ksenia, Elizaveta, Svetlana, Olga, Evgenia. By decorating themselves with fluorite products, these girls will fully experience the positive influence of the mineral.
But Alina, Vasilisa, Muse, Varvara and Ekaterina should be careful with fluorite.
Having seen fluorite once, it is impossible to remain indifferent to it. People of fine spiritual organization feel especially keenly the enchanting magic of the devil's stone. Even those who do not believe in magic and esotericism find it difficult to refuse to purchase a trinket made from this extraordinary mineral.
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Price
Fluorite is an inexpensive mineral, so anyone can buy it. Examples of prices in Russian online stores:
- bead (8 mm) - 20 rub. ;
- tumbling (2 cm) - 160 rub. ;
- earrings (brass) - 230 rub. ;
- cabochon (26 x 22 x 11 mm) - 270 rub. ;
- crystal (8 cm) - 708 rub. ;
- intergrowth of crystals - 840 rub. ;
- necklace— RUB 1,163. ;
- rosary (30 grains, d=10 mm) - 1,220 rub. ;
- ball (4.5 cm) - RUB 2,316. ;
- figurine “Owl” (15 cm) — RUB 13,000.
