Description
Fluorite has been used for centuries as a flux to more easily smelt metals from ore and to allow slag to flow more freely. For this reason, fluorite is also called fluorspar. Fluorite can come in many colors: white, yellow, orange, pink, brown, green, blue, purple, and transparent. The crystalline shape is clearly visible: usually a regular octahedron. These features make the mineral attractive to collectors. The phenomenon of fluorescence is named after this gemstone. While working with metal, it was discovered that fluorite glows in the dark if it had previously been exposed to daylight. The element fluorine, discovered in 1886, also derives its name from fluorite. Fluorite is a true study and thinking stone. It helps you see the bigger picture in the study material and make connections with existing knowledge. This makes it easier to organize information and facilitates better absorption. This mineral gently yet quickly connects you to your core. 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.
