Structure

Fluorite crystallizes in a cubic motif. Crystal twinning is common and adds complexity to the observed crystal habits. Fluorite has four perfect cleavage planes that help produce octahedral fragments. The structural motif adopted by fluorite is so common that the motif is called the fluorite structure. Element substitution for the calcium cation often includes certain rare earth elements (REE), such as yttrium and cerium. Iron, sodium, and barium are also common impurities. Some fluoride anions may be replaced by the chloride anion.[en.wikipedia.org]

Reported Benefits

• It is the Genius Stone.
• This stone assists one in achieving the highest state of mental achievement.
• Provides the possessor with an upgrade in aptitude and discernment.
• Gives one a higher ability to absorb new information.
• Helping one work through complex issues.
• Its energy stimulates the electrical charge of brain cells.
• Greater mental, spiritual, and psychic awareness.
• It is highly regarded to stir creativity.
• Clears negative energy from any environment and brings cleansing.
• Renewal; spring-like freshness to the chakras.
• Permits information to rise from the subconscious.
• Helps the emotional body understand issues of the heart.
• Aids with the release of emotional trauma.
• Frees one from the subjugation of addictions and things that are harmful.

LORE

• Delivers healing to the Heart Chakra.
• The most colorful mineral in the world.
• It is known as the “home of the rainbow” for it brings light into the brain.
• Protection from evil spirits.
• Prevent a person from becoming intoxicated.
• Ancient Egyptians used Fluorite for carving scarabs and statues of the gods.

Historical Figures Who Used Fluorite

• Pliny the Elder.
• Emperor Nero.
• “Pompey the Great”.
• Roman Emperor Augustus.
• Friederike Hauffe, “Seeress of Provorst”.