About Fluorite
A halide mineral (calcium fluoride) prized for its wide spectrum of colors, often appearing banded or zoned, and its perfect octahedral cleavage. It's associated with mental clarity, focus, organization, and neutralizing negative energy.
Primary Hues
Colorless, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink, Brown, Black, often multi-colored or banded
Metaphysical Properties
Known for absorbing and neutralizing negative energy. Believed to increase concentration, self-confidence, and aid decision-making.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Hierophant
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents spiritual learning- organized thought- and higher knowledge- aligning with Fluorite's mental properties.
King of Swords
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Swords
Rationale: Symbolizes intellectual clarity- truth- and mental acuity- resonating with Fluorite's nickname "The Genius Stone".
Associated Deities
Thoth
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: Wisdom- Writing- Knowledge- Magic
Rationale: Thoth as the god of knowledge aligns with Fluorite's aid in learning.
Athena
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Wisdom- Strategy- Crafts
Rationale: Athena's association with clear- strategic thought connects to Fluorite.
Metaphysical Uses
Mental Clarity & Focus Altar
Aura Cleansing Visualization
Decision-Making Meditation
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Geological & Scientific Details
Fluorite is classified as a halide mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the isometric system. Its chemical formula is CaF2. Common crystal habits include well-formed coarse sized crystals; also nodular, botryoidal, rarely columnar or fibrous; granular, massive.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Halide mineral
- Chemical Formula: CaF2
- IMA Symbol: Flr[1]
- Crystal System: Isometric
- Predominant Geological Color: Colorless, although samples are often deeply colored owing to impurities; Purple, lilac, golden-yellow, green, blue, pink, champagne, brown.
- Crystal Habit: Well-formed coarse sized crystals; also nodular, botryoidal, rarely columnar or fibrous; granular, massive
- Twinning: Common on {111}, interpenetrant, flattened
- Cleavage: Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent