Hand-cut points of Hunan Fluorite.

Fluorite has been used for centuries as a flux to melt metals from ore more easily and to allow the slag to flow off better. For this reason, fluorite is also called fluorspar. Fluorite can be in many colors: white, yellow, orange, pink, brown, green, blue, purple and transparent. The crystal shape is clearly visible: usually a regular octahedron (octaëder). These facts make the mineral attractive to collectors. The phenomenon of fluorescence is named after this gemstone. It was discovered when working metal that fluorite glows in the dark, if it has been previously exposed to daylight. The element fluorine, discovered in 1886, also takes its name from fluorite. Fluorite is a real study and thinking stone. It helps to see broad outlines in the study material and to make connections with existing knowledge. This makes the information easier to organize and the substance can be better absorbed. This mineral brings you to your core in a gentle, yet fast way. It brings out the best in you, both physically and mentally. Because fluorite comes in so many colors, it was and is often used to imitate other gemstones.