Fluorite

Purple, green, blue, rainbow fluorite crystal meaning.

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Fluorite rainbow, green, purple, blue stone mineral meaning properties. Also called fluorspar, is the mineral form of calcium fluoride, CaF2. It belongs to the halide minerals. It crystallizes in isometric cubic habit, although octahedral and more complex isometric forms are not uncommon.

Mohs scale of mineral hardness, based on scratch Hardness comparison, defines value 4.

Green fluorite properties

Fluorite crystal is a colorful mineral, both in visible and ultraviolet light, and the stone has ornamental and lapidary uses. Industrially, it is used as a flux for smelting, and in the production of certain glasses and enamels. The purest grades are a source of fluoride for hydrofluoric acid manufacture, which is the intermediate source of most fluorine-containing fine chemicals.

Optically clear transparent stones lenses have low dispersion, so lenses made from it exhibit less chromatic aberration, making them valuable in microscopes and telescopes. stone optics are also usable in the far-ultraviolet and mid-infrared ranges, where conventional glasses are too absorbent for use.

Fluorite crystallizes in a cubic motif. Crystal twinning is common and adds complexity to the observed crystal habits. It has four perfect cleavage planes that help produce octahedral fragments.

Element substitution for the calcium cation often includes certain rare earth elements, such as yttrium and cerium. Iron, sodium, and barium are also common impurities. Some fluorine may be replaced by the chloride anion.

Sources

Fluorite is a widely occurring mineral that occurs globally with significant deposits in over 9,000 areas. It may occur as a vein deposit, especially with metallic minerals, where it often forms a part of the gangue, the surrounding host-rock in which valuable minerals occur, and may be associated with galena, sphalerite, barite, quartz, and calcite.

It is a common mineral in deposits of hydrothermal origin and has been noted as a primary mineral in granites and other igneous rocks and as a common minor constituent of dolostone and limestone.

Fluorite meaning and healing properties benefits

The following section is pseudo scientific and based on cultural beliefs.

It absorbs and neutralizes negative energy and stress. An excellent learning aid, rainbow, green, purple or blue stones increases our powers of concentration, self-confidence and helps us in decision-making. It encourages positivity, balances the energies, and improves balance and coordination, both physically and mentally.

FAQ

What fluorite is used for?

Industrially, fluorite is used as a flux for smelting, and in the production of certain glasses and enamels. The purest grades of crystal are a source of fluoride for hydrofluoric acid manufacture, which is the intermediate source of most fluorine-containing fine chemicals.

What does fluorite do spiritually?

The stone is a highly protective and stabilizing stone, useful for grounding and harmonizing spiritual energy. When working with the upper Chakras, crystals increases intuitive abilities, links the human mind to universal consciousness, and develops connection to Spirit.

What do rainbow fluorite crystals do?

Finding Peace. Through its connection with the third eye and crown chakras, the rainbow, green, purple or blue fluorite crystal meaning guides you to a peaceful state of being. This stone works by clearing away chaotic or negative thoughts and filling your mind, body and spirit with high vibrations so you can tap into your inner peace and calm.

Is fluorite safe to wear?

It is still quite suitable for protected jewelry such as pendants, brooches or earrings. Multicolor banded beads are sometimes used in bracelets, but care should always be taken when wearing it because it is a soft stone.

How can you tell if fluorite is real?

Fake fluorite has a plastic feel, it’s sounds like plastic when its tapped on another stone, its light weight and even if it is glass it feels too light weight. Genuine stone has less vibrant and frequent color banding, it is expensive, and it is very heavy for even a crystal point that can fit in your palm.

Is raw fluorite toxic?

The raw stone is an extremely reactive chemical. In small quantities it can provide medical benefits such as reduced dental cavities, but in larger quantities fluorine can be quite dangerous. Fluorine gas is a deadly poison.

Is fluorite crystal safe in water?

The stone has a hardness of 4 on the Mohs scale, and care should be taken when letting it come into contact with water, since it is slightly soluble in water. Do not let it come into contact with salt water, this will ruin its appearance.

How is fluorite mined?

In some areas, rich veins may be weathered to depths of as much as 75 m. Such weathered ore, a mixture of clay and fragments of gemstones and detached wall rock, may be mined open pit with draglines, scrapers, or power shovels to depths of as much as 50 m. Below that, underground mining methods, involving modified top slicing or overhead shrinkage stopping, are used.

What is the crystal structure of fluorite?

It has a cubic crystal system with a body-centered structure. Gemstones forms perfect cubes, often with penetration twins. It is commonly translucent to transparent, and has a wide range of colors from colorless to green, yellow, bluish-green, or purple. Single crystals may show bands of varying colors.

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