Fluorite

Fluorite
** Fluorite has a very wide range of colors, with only Tourmaline featuring more colors. The most common colors are purple, green, blue, and clear, but Fluorite also comes in yellow, pink, red, and orange.** The name Fluorite comes from the Latin fluere, meaning "to flow." This refers to the fact that Fluorite was often used as a flux in smelting metallic ores, and also because it is very easy to melt.** Crystal healers use it for transferring certain types of negative energy into positive energy. Its mental healing powers make it a good stone to aid in sleep. It is believed to bring prophetic dreams.** Often called The Genius Stone, Fluorite is said to help amplify, focus, open, and expand the mind, creating new pathways for knowledge.** Fluorite's high percentage of fluorine is said to help strengthen teeth and bones, and aid in the absorption of nutrients.** Fluorite can be used as an alternate birthstone for February.** Fluorite exhibits two interesting physical properties. One is "fluorescence" (named for the stone), whereby the stone glows under a Black Light. The other is "thermoluminescence," whereby the stone glows when heat is applied. This can be seen by taking a stone and heating it over an electric range in a dark room! However, this thermoluminescence is a one-shot deal; once it is seen, the glow will fade and will never again be seen in the same specimen.** Faerie Lore names Fluorite as a favorite stone of Faeries!