Fluorite specimen from Baluchistan Pakistan (88g) with phantom

For sale is an extraordinary collector's piece (88g), a purple fluorite.
This exquisite piece is characterized by its intense purple color, which glows and sparkles in any light source.

Fluorite is known for its stunning cubic crystal formations.

This purple fluorite is not only a visually impressive collector's piece, but also an object of significant geological interest. Fluorite is a mineral of great importance in industry and science, and this piece offers an excellent opportunity to study this fascinating substance up close.

Whether you are an experienced collector or just starting your collection, this purple fluorite is a valuable addition. It will surely spark the interest of everyone who sees it and can bring joy for a lifetime. Don't miss the opportunity to own this remarkable piece.

Purple fluorite, also known as fluorspar or calcium fluoride, is a remarkable mineral with a variety of properties:

• Crystal structure:Fluorite crystallizes in the cubic crystal system and develops cubic crystals, predominantly in cube or, more rarely, octahedral crystal form.
• Hardness:Fluorite is the reference mineral (index mineral) of the Mohs hardness scale for hardness 4.
• Color:Pure fluorite is colorless and transparent, or gray due to impurities. However, it can take on almost any color, usually in low intensity, due to foreign inclusions.Common are green, purple to black-purple, and yellow crystals.
• Fluorescence:One of the most striking properties of purple fluorite is its fluorescence.Fluorescent material has the ability to produce visible light when exposed to UV radiation.
• Chemical behavior:Fluorite is dissolved by sulfuric acid.
• Density:The density of fluorite is about 3.2 g/cm³.

It is important to note that the specific properties of a particular fluorite piece may depend on its exact chemical composition and the conditions of its formation.Therefore, individual pieces of purple fluorite can vary in their properties.

Origin of the name:

The name “fluorite” has its roots in industry.It comes from the use of the mineral as a flux in steel and aluminum processing.The mineral was originally called “fluorspar” by miners and is still called that today.

The discovery of fluorescence, an optical phenomenon visible under ultraviolet light, was made in 1824 by the German mineralogist Friedrich Mohs.The Irish mathematician and physicist George Gabriel Stokes named the phenomenon of fluorescence after fluorite, in analogy to the opalescence of opal.

The significance of fluorite in different cultures?

Fluorite, also known as fluorspar or calcium fluoride, has held special significance in various cultures and eras:

• Ancient Rome:In ancient Rome, fluorite was used as a flux in metal processing.
• Ancient China and Egypt:In these cultures, fluorite was revered as a gemstone and amulet.It was believed to promote positive energies and offer protection from negative influences.
• Renaissance:In the Renaissance, fluorite was used for making optical lenses.
• Modern times: Today, fluorite is popular not only for its beautiful colors and unique patterns, but also for the healing properties traditionally attributed to it in lithotherapy. It is said to keep burdensome influences away.

It is important to note that the meaning and use of fluorite can vary across different cultures, depending on local belief systems and traditions.

Fluorite is valued in healing stone therapy for its diverse properties. Some of the attributed effects are:

• Fluorite is traditionally considered in lithotherapy to be a stone of mental clarity and has long been associated with focused attention.
• Emotional effect:Fluorite is said to help transform negative thoughts and emotions and strengthen self-confidence and creativity.
• Balance: Fluorite is traditionally associated with inner order and clarity.
• Harmonization: In lithotherapy, fluorite is traditionally said to be able to balance the body's energy centers — also known as chakras.

Fluorite is not a birthstone, but it can be used for Feng Shui. It is a great way to create positive energy in your home or office

Feel free to check out my other listings as well. There you will find, among other things, apophyllite specimens, labradorite, stilbite, and amazonite.

With a wooden base from the shop, you can put this find in the right light.

Please note that the use of healing stones is not a substitute for medical treatment, and a doctor or therapist should always be consulted for health issues.

Please note that the effects of gemstones and minerals are not scientifically proven and should therefore not be regarded as a substitute for medical treatments or therapies. These are traditions and beliefs that everyone can interpret and apply for themselves.