Fluorite

FluoriteFluorite is one of the most variable of all crystalline minerals, occurring in shades of blue, green, purple, red and many other colors corresponding to their physical makeup and conditions when the mineral was formed. The name fluorite comes from its use as a flux, or chemical cleaning agent, in iron smelting and other metallurgy. Pure fluorite is clear, but most specimens have vivid color due to various impurities and are often fluorescent. With a

The darker color is caused by differing conditions and impurities during formation that changed over time leaving the area closer to the crystal's surface lighter or more transparent

and each has its own unique distinct character

a ghost or phantom of the crystal during its formation still remaining in the interior

but most specimens have vivid color due to various impurities and are often fluorescent

with a shiny multifaceted reflective surface that throws off a full prism of colors when in full light

with color intensity usually deepest at the termination or tip of each crystal

which means it naturally occurs in its metallic form

fine quartz crystals

Hyalite is usually clear but can have some color due to the presence of impurities

Malachite has been mined for both use in copper tools and for ornamentation and jewelry

These unique

Fluorite has long been used as a gemstone and is increasingly popular in the market as both natural specimens and cut gems