Properties
Mineral group: Fluorite or Fluorspar
Chemistry: CaF2
Color: All colours
Crystal system: Cubic, octahedra
Mohs Scale hardness: 4
Refractive index: 1.434
Birefringence: None
Specific gravity: 3.00 to 3.25
Information
May be confused with
All gemstones. Synthetic Fluorite is available in all colours. Colour can be changed with gamma rays.
Treatment
Irradiaton and gentle heat treatment are common
Instruments for identification ID
Hardness is only 4 wich is an importent data to consider.
Known deposites
Blue John, a flourite variety found in Derbyshire, England is banded with colours and white. Other deposites are found in Burma, Bavaria (Germany), Argentina, France, Namibia, Illinois and Austria.
Miscellaneous
Presently, the word "fluorspar" is most commonly used for fluorite as the industrial and chemical commodity, while "fluorite" is used mineralogically and in most other senses. The mineral is used as a flux in iron smelting to decrease the viscosity of slags.
Read and learn about Fluorite
Fluorite in Healing (Source: ChatGPT)
Fluorite is a popular crystal in crystal therapy and healing, known for its beautiful colors and purported metaphysical properties. Although there is no scientific evidence for these effects, fluorite is often used by those seeking balance and energy in their lives.
Read/learn more about Fluorite – Healing Properties
