Fluorite, or calcium fluorite, is a common mineral with diverse colors. Also known as Fluor Spar, this mineral forms natural octahedrons, two four sided pyramids joined at the base. Each plane is an equilateral triangle. Unfortunately, this stone is two soft and easily scratched to make good jewelry. It was used in the formation of vases and other nicknacks among the ancients. Among the Romans, the blue-purple fluorite was greatly prized which was mined in Britain and known as Derbyshire Blue John. Colors range to purple, green, yellow, black, blue, red, magenta, and colorless and are often streaked with more than one color. Pink fluorite from the Alps is highly prized and expensive. Pliny referred to fluorite as murrhine "most precious." Many fluorite artifacts were found in the ruins of Pompeii. Modern fluorite carvings are often permeated with epoxy resins to make them stronger and more scratch resistant.
Due to its precise natural formation, fluorite is considered an intellectual's stone, aiding in the integration of knowledge. It also strengthens thoughts and analytical ability, bringing clarity and peace. In fact, it is said to discourage chaotic or disorganized energies and disruptions of all kinds, and it grounds excess energy. Fluorite is sometimes considered calming for its calcium content. It helps imparts an impartial, unbiased attitude, making it ideal to problem solvers and judges.
Fluorite is helpful in curbing symptoms of illness and infection. Violent and highly infectious diseases are also favorably affected by this stone, and it can be used to treat tumors in their beginning stages. Both bone structure and the formation of cells are helped by fluorite, and it prevents damage of the DNA/RNA.
Pisces and Capricorn are especially in tune with this stone.
Blue Fluorite allows you to develop orderly and sequential thought patterns. It also assists you if you have difficulties organizing records. Blue fluorite also helps with communication skills. The eyes, nasal passages, inner ear, and the throat are aided by blue fluorite.
Clear Fluorite stimulates the crown chakra and brings all the chakras into alignment. It also clears and energizes the aura. The intellectual consciousness and spiritual consciousness are brought into accord by colorless Fluorite. The eyes are cleared and the sight improved by this stone.
Green Fluorite is both cleansing and renewing. It can be used to diminish mild emotional trauma and negativity. It is used extensively for stomach disorders and soothes the intestinal tract. Colitis, heartburn, sore throat, and other similar afflictions are all helped by green fluorite.
Purple Fluorite brings rational and intuitive thoughts into harmony. It assists in disorders of the bone and bone marrow.
Yellow Fluorite enhances creativity and intellectual pursuits. This variety of fluorite stabilizes group energies and cooperation. This fluorite facilitates balanced cholesterol levels and a healthy liver. It clears mental disruptions and dispels toxins.
Yttrian Fluorite is lustrous and occurs in violet, grey, red-brown, green, yellow, and brown. Unlike normal Fluorite, this stone does not form a perfect octahedral. For this reason, it does not correct disorganization like regular fluorite does, but it retains the healing properties listed above. It also helps in the increase of wealth and mental acuity. Self-fulfillment and self-actualization are qualities associated with this type of fluorite.