Fluorite
Should’ve gone to Specsavers? Maybe first you should’ve reached for the Fluorite. This calming stone helps focus, increases clarity, and clears away the fog on the path toward really understanding self. This brings a wiser, more balanced view of life and improves decision-making. The Fluorite crystal’s power to bring clear inner and outer vision enables you to manifest ideas and bring plans to fruition like never before.
AFFIRMATION: “I am confident any decisions I make are with a clear mind and for my highest and best self.”
BEST FOR: mental attentiveness, removing energy blockages, making decisions
ORIGINS: China, India, USA
The History of Fluorite
Named in 1797 from the Latin word “fluere”, which means “to flow”, ground up Fluorite was often added as a flux to provide better flow in making glass and processing iron ore into iron.
Fluorite’s kaleidoscopic colour range and optical effects have fascinated people since time immemorial, leading to a myriad of myths and legends around the stone. One of the most common beliefs is that Fluorite contains crystallised light, allowing its wearer to gain brilliant insight or enlightenment.
Ancient Greeks interpreted the Fluorite meaning similarly to Amethyst. Both stones supposedly prevented excessive drunkenness, leading Fluorite to symbolise purity and sobriety. In ancient China, the purple Fluorite meaning was tied to protection and dreams. Violet Fluorite stones symbolised a shield of safety and were used as dream crystals, warding off nightmares and encouraging lucid dreaming. For the ancient Egyptians, rainbow Fluorite connected them to the gods and was a popular material for carving scarabs and decorating the statues of deities.
Speaking of deities, the Hindu Fluorite spiritual meaning is tied to Vac, goddess of the spoken word, and Annapurna, goddess of food.
Recognising Fluorite
Fluorite (or fluorspar) is a mineral composed of calcium and fluorine. As an allochromatic mineral, Fluorite is colourless in its purest form. However, natural processes during its formation produce different colours. Dubbed “the most colourful mineral in the world,” Fluorite gemstones define living in colour.
On the Mohs mineral hardness scale, Fluorite defines the 4 ranking, which means it’s one of the most fragile gemstones.
What is Fluorite used for?
For those struggling with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) or learning difficulties, Fluorite’s healing properties work to enhance concentration and quieten and soothe the mind by removing mental blocks and diminishing distractions.
Fluorite encourages us to put down the iPhone, step away from the Instagram and switch off the laptop, because the secrets of the universe aren’t going to be found on your Facebook feed. And if you feed your soul with the spiritual nutrition of Vitamin F - Fluorite, you just might find them within yourself.
Physically, Fluorite is also a powerhouse. It is used in crystal healing for blood pressure, detoxification, cholesterol, bones, teeth, dizziness, vertigo, balance of brain hemisphere, cough, neck cancer, pain, joints, respiration, food intolerance, mobility issues, anti-viral, pineal gland problems, posture, nerves, inflammatory diseases, colds, flu, insomnia, and RNA/DNA issues. Have you had your inner-health Fluorite today?
