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Fluorite
 

	Deriving its name from the Latin word “Fluere”, meaning to flow (reference to its low melting point and use flux in metal smelting), Fluorite is known as “The World's Most colorful Gemstone”.
	Fluorite, from which we get the word fluorescent, crosses an entire spectrum of color, from deep purple to crimson red, paraiba blue to emerald green (i.e. Chrome Fluorite) and frosty orange to lemon yellow. Fluorite is one of the more famous fluorescent minerals. Many specimens strongly fluoresce, in a great variation of color.

Arguably, the most popular color for Fluorite is a deep purple that can rival Amethyst in its finest examples. Indeed Fluorite/Amethyst comparisons are often used to show that color cannot be relied upon as a gemstone test.
 

Despite its enormous appeal Fluorite is a relatively understated gemstone "vis-à-vis" high street fashion. However, this is a two-fold advantage for the intrepid innovator of style, ensuring affordability with the knowledge of originality.
 

A really eye-catching phenomenon of Fluorite is its distinctive bi-color and multi-color banding. Chunky Fluorite bead strands optimize this exceptional effect. Interestingly, the “Blue John” variety mined in England that possesses curved bands of blue purple, violet, yellow and white was used as an ornamental stone far back as Roman times.
 

Color Change Fluorite is mined in Bihar, India and shows a dramatic change from green to purple. color change gems are those that distinctly change their color when viewed under two different light sources.
 

Fluorite is available in many locations around the world including Brazil, Canada, India, China, England, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Norway, Russia, Switzerland, U.S.A. and more.
 

Fluorite is a relatively delicate gem with a glassy luster that makes it highly sought after. As Fluorite comes in such a huge array of colors it is really up to the individual to determine what any given piece of Fluorite is worth. Gem quality specimens will naturally achieve greater prices than those favored by mineral collectors.