Purple fluorite pendant China A (holey stone) + cord

PEN-FLUVIT-01
Origin: China
Grade: A

Since ancient times, fluorite has been a stone particularly appreciated by several civilizations. Some even thought that this stone crystallized light.

Fluorite is known for its varied and beautiful colors. In fact, it is found in blue, green, yellow, pink, purple, and even multi-colored. Pure, it is transparent. It is organic compounds or various metals that give it its multiple colors.

Fluorite is a very abundant mineral in the world. It is found mainly in metamorphic rocks (rocks that have undergone a structural and mineralogical transformation due to a change in pressure and/or temperature) and in granite mines.

Fluorite is composed of calcium fluoride and its crystallization is usually cubic. Some varieties are fluorescent and others change color depending on the light. It has a hardness of 4 on the Mohs scale (in comparison, diamond has a hardness of 10 and emerald has a hardness of 8).

Nowadays, the use of fluorite in jewelry or jewelry is less compared to its use for industrial purposes. It is used to produce hydrofluoric acid and derivatives such as aluminum fluoride. In industry, it is used in the production of enamel, spectacle lenses, lenses for astronomy, etc. It is renowned for its refraction and chromatic dispersion qualities.

Steel manufacturers use fluorite as a flux. In fact, in the 16th century, metallurgists discovered that ores with fluorite liquefied much more quickly. In 1529, Georgius Agricola (1494 - 1555) described fluorite and its properties in detail in his famous work Re Metallica. For the record, he is the founder of mineralogy and metallurgy.

In 1797, Carlo Antonio Galeani Napione (1757 - 1814) studied fluorite and decided to name it "fluere", which means "that which melts". It has also been called "fluorspar", "fluorite" or "calcium fluorite". Fluorite has the ability to fuse with many elements. Furthermore, the gas that constitutes fluorite will be named "fluorine".

In 1861, fluorite was used to make the balustrades of the staircase of the Opéra Garnier in Paris.

Before being used in industry or in the steel industry, fluorite was used to make jewelry, decorative objects, and statuettes in various colors.

For example, in ancient Egypt, fluorite was used to make pearls, ornamental objects, scarab amulets, etc.

The Chinese sometimes replaced jade with green fluorite in the composition of their statuettes. Similarly, they used purple fluorite to ward off evil spirits.

The Greeks were convinced that fluorite developed intelligence and know-how. They thought that this mineral developed reflection and skill.

It is worth noting that the famous Murrhin vases were made with murrhe which turns out to be fluorite. Currently, these vases are highly sought after and are extremely expensive.

In the ruins of the infamous city of Pompeii, fragments of objects, jewelry, and fluorite glasses were discovered. This city was buried during an eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Today it is known that the Romans liked to drink their wine from purple fluorite glasses.

Writings dating back to the Middle Ages refer to fluorite as “ore flower”.

More recently, in the 18th century, a fluorite of two shades, yellow and blue, was discovered in the Sheffield region of England. Many collectors appreciate this specimen which bears the name "Blue John".

Finally, the main deposits of fluorite are located in China, Mexico, Canada, France, etc.

In Lithotherapy, purple fluorine is a stone of concentration. Indeed, it offers the ability to focus one's attention on a moment or on an element to obtain optimal concentration. It organizes thoughts, emotions in order to make the right choice and facilitate learning or meditation. In addition, it increases intellectual capacities. It is excellent for students or for people who are in training.

Purple fluorite is said to bring wisdom and common sense. It is remarkable for clarifying and structuring ideas. It allows one to exercise discernment and has a beneficial effect on the mind. It increases intuition and drives away negative energies.

Purple fluorite helps to overcome psychological blockages related to the past and provides self-confidence. It fights against stress, fears, anxieties, and anxiety. It makes you want to move forward and achieve your goals. It chases away shyness, which often paralyzes those who suffer from it. It promotes openness to others. Indeed, it develops understanding, attention, compassion and empathy.