History

In ancient China, Fluorite was used as a dreamcatcher, believed to control dreams and make them beautiful. Artifacts made from Fluorite have been discovered in Egyptian tombs, indicating its use in burial ceremonies and as a symbol of wealth and status. Fluorite stems from the Latin word ‘fluere’ which means "to flow". It was the first mineral to have been found with a fluorescent characteristic, therefore it gave its name to the fluorescence phenomenon. The mineral fluorite was originally named Fluorospar and was first discussed in print in 1530 by Georgius Agricola. Historically, it is one of the most valuable and coveted stones because of its appearance. Pliny the Elder in book 37 of his Naturalis Historia, describes it as a precious stone whose objects carved from it, the Romans prize.

Science & Origin

Fluorite forms as a late-crystallizing mineral in igneous rocks as a vein deposit fired through hydrothermal activity. It crystallizes in a cubic motif but can be found in octahedral forms as well. It is the only gemstone that has perfect cleavage and spreads in four different directions. It appears in many colours depending on its chemical composition. Element substitution for the calcium cation often includes strontium and certain rare-earth elements, such as yttrium and cerium. It is a common mineral mainly distributed in South Africa, China, Mexico, Mongolia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Argentina.

Healing Properties & Benefits

Fluorite is also called the ‘Genius Stone’ because of its ability to boost the mind and body, by activating intellectual abilities. Helps sharpen the mind and improves concentration, it also promotes decision-making making it great for negotiations and dealing with business matters. When working with this stone you will get hunches and feelings that guide and protect you. Fluorite’s energy balances and harmonizes emotions therefore helping achieve inner peace. It also helps balance excess energy, making it useful for those suffering from hyperactivity. 

Fluorite is great for those suffering from insomnia or regular nightmares, the crystal placed near the bed before sleeping helps clear your mind for a restful night’s sleep. Sleep is extremely important for those who suffer from depression therefore indirectly it also helps reduce signs of low mood. 

This beautiful crystal boosts intuition and helps you connect with your higher self. Promotes immunity; boosts the body’s natural defenses against illness, helps with brain fog, joint pain, and backache, and strengthens the bones and teeth.

Fluorite resonates with and balances three of our energy centres; the Heart, and Crown chakras, and the Third eye, which are associated with the thymus, pituitary, and pineal glands respectively. This powerful trio will not only balance your emotions, promoting self-esteem, self-love, and a feeling of wholeness, but help us to trust in our intuition and connect to our higher selves bringing balance and harmony into our inner and outer world. Clearing these chakras and associated glands with Fluorite will balance our circadian rhythm and melatonin secretion which promotes sleep, hence releases brain fog, and helps those with heart problems, asthma, and regeneration of the body. More on chakra healing

Feng Shui: East, Southeast | Elements: Wind, Water | Ruling Planet: Mercury | Zodiacs: Capricorn, Pisces, Libra