Fluorite is the mineral form of calcium fluoride, CaF₂. It’s a cubic crystal system mineral with 4 Mohs according to the Mohs hardness scale. It belongs to the halide minerals
Fluorite is found in colours such as Green, Purple, Blue, Yellow, White, Black, Pink, Red, Brown, Orange. Pink, Blue and Color change fluorites are rare.
Natural Fluorite rough Stone – Danu Group Rare pink fluorite – Danu Group Rare pink fluorite – Danu Group
As physical properties, It can be seen Subconchoidal to uneven fractures and perfect cleavages in three-directions. Fluorite refractive index is 1.433–1.448 with 3.175–3.184 to 3.56 specific gravity. if stones have rare earth elements, specific gravity is high.
Fluorite can be found in USA, UK, Spain, Russia, Peru, Norway, Namibia, Mexico, Italy, Ireland, Germany, France, Colombia, China, Belgium, Austria, Australia, Madagascar, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, India, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Africa.
¶ Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
¶ Specific gravity: 3.175–3.184 ( 3.56 )
¶ Optical properties: Isotropic ( weak anomalous anisotropism )
¶ Refractive index: 1.433–1.448
¶ Fusibility: 3
¶ Solubility: slightly water-soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
¶ Cleavage: Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
¶ Fracture: Subconchoidal to uneven
¶ Tenacity: Brittle
¶ Twinning: Common
¶ Crystal class: Hexoctahedral
Natural fluorite mineral is used for ornamentals, lapidary uses, optical telescopes, camera lens. It is also used as a window material for both infrared and ultraviolet wavelengths.
Fluorite Healing Properties
Fluorite absorbs negative energy. Its absorb power helps to neutralize stress. It’s also a very famous and useful stone among gemstone healers. It uses for meditation to balances chakras.
Each colorwork with different chakras. Purple fluorite stimulates crown and third eye chakra. Blue fluorite stimulates throat chakra. Yellow fluorite stimulates solar plexus chakra. Colorless fluorite stimulates the crown chakra and helps to re-energize aura. Green fluorite stimulates the heart chakra.
Fluorite is a powerful Wind element stone to focus and concentration when you meditate. It increases our powers of concentration and self-confidence. It physically and mentally encourages positivity and balances the energies.
