An attractive pair of Earrings made of 925 Sterling Silver features 8.49cts of pretty Tucson Green Fluorite from China.
Precious metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Average Weight: 1.92g
Number of Gemstones: 2
Shape: Oval
Total Carat Weight: 8.49cts
Birthstone Month:
Fluorite is associated with the birthstone month of February.
History & Lore:
The name Fluorite is derived from the Latin 'fleure' meaning “to flow”, and refers to its use as a flux in smelting, and it is relatively easy to melt. Fluorite is in fact colorless, with the various colors resulting from tiny amounts of other elements substituting the Calcium in its crystal structure. Fluorite was originally referred to as fluorospar by miners, and is still sometimes referenced using this name today.
Fluorite is used industrially as a flux in the smelting of metallic ores such as steel, and in the manufacture of certain glasses, enamels and porcelains. It is also used as a source of Fluorine for hydrofluoric acid and fluorinated water. The element Fluorine, gets its name from Fluorite, which is Fluorines only common mineral. The term fluorescent is actually derived from the word Fluorite. The household fluorescent tube owes the “fluorescent” part of its name to this gemstone. Many pieces of Fluorite fluoresce when placed under ultraviolet light.
Fluorite is the state mineral of Illinois.
Fluorite is believed to not only balance and focus positive energies, but to absorb, alter, and release negative energies. It has long been believed to enhance intuition, creativity, concentration, and the wearer's sense of order. In addition to
this, Fluorite is an aid to promoting healing, and can give protection against
numerous types of diseases.
The color of Fluorite is extremely variable, ranging through blue, green, yellow, colorless, brown, pink, black, and purple. Purple is by far the most famous and popular color. Intermediate pastels between the previously mentioned colors are also possible.
Though most specimens of Fluorite will display a single color, it is potentially possible for a specimen to display up to four or five different color zones or patterns. It is this banded Fluorite that is most often seen in the gemstone market. In addition to this, some specimens of Fluorite will have fluorescent qualities from rare elements, un-bonded Fluorine, or organic matter within the crystal.
All of these factors will leave no doubt as to why Fluorite has earned the reputation as “The Most Colorful Mineral in the World.” The variable colorations and large sizes have
captivated jewelry designers and carvers the world over.