Fluorite is the mineral form of calcium fluoride. In its pure form, Fluorite is colorless & transparent, however impurities make it both colorful & fluorescent.
Although not particularly abundant, it is a familiar mineral because it forms well-developed crystals in a variety of colors.
Fluorite exhibits perfect cleavage in four directions to form octahedrons. The fluorite crystals occur as a distinct layer or layers lining voids in rock. These crystals form distinctive cubic or octahedral crystals, similar in shape to 6 or 8-sided dice.
Its name derives from the Latin verb fluere meaning 'to flow'. because the mineral is used as a flux in iron smelting to decrease the viscosity of slag. High-quality specimens of fluorite make beautiful faceted stones; however, the mineral is so soft and cleaves so easily that these stones are either sold as collector's specimens or used in jewelry that will not be subjected to impact or abrasion.
Fluorite that forms from higher temperature fluids tends to occur as octahedral crystals, while fluorite that forms from lower temperature fluids tends to occur as cubic crystals. Pure fluorite crystals are clear, so the many colors fluorite crystals come in simply reflect a variety of minor impurities in the chemical composition that tint the crystal.
This is a stone known for clarity & mental enhancement. It assists clearing negative energy & may aid in decision making as it promotes the free flow of ideas & thoughts.
