Fluorite - Significance, origin and benefits

Known for many centuries, fluorite is appreciated for its brilliance and incredible palette of colors. It has always been used in decoration, lithotherapy and jewelry. Create your own DIY jewelry with our fluorite component beads. Get inspired by our DIY gemstone jewelry tutorials!

What is fluorite?

The name of this fine stone comes from the Latin "fluere", meaning "flow" or "flowing". It certainly owes its name to its very low melting point.
It is also known as"fluorite".

The origins of fluorite stone

The history of fluorite goes back to the dawn of time. It has always been appreciated for its colors, which cover the entire chromatic spectrum.
Certain ancient civilizations regarded it as the third eye, capable of bringing rationality and intuition.
In ancient Greece, it was used in decoration to create bowls and vases known as "Murrhins" (today, they are highly prized and much sought-after by collectors).
Traces of fluorite have also been found in the city of Pompeii during archaeological excavations.

In the Middle Ages, it was known as "ore flower".

Although fluorite has always been known, it was the naturalist Carlo Antonio Galeani Napione who gave it its name in the 18th century. It is said that this natural stone gave rise to the French name "fluorescence".

What are the properties of fluorite?

Fluorite is a natural stone with a hardness of 4 on the Mohs scale (10 being the highest, like diamond), which makes it quite fragile. Its density is approximately 3 to 3.3 g/cm³.

What color is fluorite?

This gemstone covers a wide spectrum of colors: blue, yellow, pink, green, violet, transparent... Some fluorite varieties have bicolored or multicolored bands; others change color according to the light. It is transparent to translucent, with a vitreous lustre.

Fluorite is sometimes confused with tourmaline due to their different colors.
When violet, it can visually resemble amethyst.
When transparent (colorless), it can be mistaken for certain varieties of calcite.
The blue variety is sometimes mistaken for blue topaz.
Green fluorite is mistaken for green quartzite.

Where is fluorite found?

Fluorite is a mineral found all over the world: South Africa, China, Mexico, Mongolia, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Namibia, France, Germany, United Kingdom...

What are the benefits of fluorite?

Fluorite has many virtues in lithotherapy. It enhances intellectual clarity and aids concentration.
A stone of well-being, it is said toabsorb negative energies and bringharmony.

Each color has its own characteristics:

• green: aura purification and confidence in the future.
• violet: intuition and open-mindedness.
• yellow: joy, lightness, memory, intellectual qualities.
• blue: expression and creativity.
• pink: soothing and peaceful.
• white: spiritual and psychic openness.

Which chakra for fluorite? Linked to the throat and frontalchakras, fluorite frees speech, especially in public or during business meetings. It also promotes reflection.

It's the ideal stone for Gemini, Virgo, Capricorn and Aquarius.

Please note: our gemstones are not sold for lithotherapy. The effects of stones have not been scientifically proven. Natural stones are no substitute for medical expertise or treatment.

How is fluorite recharged?

For lithotherapists, it's important to purify and recharge fluorite so that it regains all its benefits.

Before recharging the stone, it must be purified. How do I purify fluorite? It's very simple: simply immerse your natural stone in a container of distilled water overnight. Then dry it with a soft cloth. Other methods include fumigation with incense or sage.
Once the purification ritual is complete, you can recharge your stone by exposing it to sunlight or moonlight for a few hours. To enhance this ritual, you can place your fluorite stone in an amethyst geode or quartz cluster.

How to wear fluorite

Stainless steel or 925 silver jewelry findings? Gold-plated or Gold Filled jewelry findings? This natural stone covers so many colors, it's sure to please gold fans and silver fans alike. With this natural stone, anything goes when it comes to mounting jewelry!

What stone should fluorite be paired with?Amethyst, rose quartz or pyrite combined with fluorite will make a happy marriage. On the other hand, lithotherapists advise against wearing it with overly powerful stones such as obsidian or black tourmaline, which could cancel out its benefits.