{"product_id":"fluorit-handstufe-aus-baluchistan-pakistan-125g-schones-kristallsystem","title":"Fluorite hand specimen from Baluchistan Pakistan (125g)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"direction: ltr; border-width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"direction: ltr; margin-top: 0in; margin-left: 0in; width: 7.8951in;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"direction: ltr; margin-top: 0in; margin-left: 0in; width: 7.8951in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 9pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eFor sale is an\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-DE\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eextraordinary collector's piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e (125g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e, a purple fluorite.\u003cbr\u003eThis exquisite piece stands out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-DE\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003edue to its intense purple color, which glows and sparkles under any light source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 9pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eFluorite is known for its\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-DE\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003estunning cubic crystal formations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 9pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eThis purple fluorite is not only a visually impressive collector's piece, but also an object of significant geological interest. Fluorite is a mineral of great\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-DE\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eimportance in industry and science, and this piece offers an excellent opportunity to study this fascinating substance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-DE\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eup close.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 9pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eWhether you are an experienced collector or just starting your collection, this purple fluorite is a valuable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-DE\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eaddition. It will surely spark the interest of anyone who sees it, and can bring a lifetime of joy. Don't miss the chance to own this remarkable piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003ePurple fluorite, also known as fluorspar or calcium fluoride, is a remarkable mineral with a variety of properties:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eCrystal structure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eFluorite crystallizes in the cubic crystal system and develops cubic crystals with predominantly cube-shaped or, more rarely, octahedral crystal form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eFluorite is the reference mineral (index mineral) of the Mohs hardness scale for hardness 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003ePure fluorite is colorless and transparent, though impurities can make it gray as well. However, it can take on almost any color through trace impurities, usually in low intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eCommon are green, purple to blackish-purple, and yellow crystals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eFluorescence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eOne of the most striking properties of purple fluorite is its fluorescence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eFluorescent material has the ability to produce visible light when exposed to UV radiation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eChemical behavior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eFluorite is dissolved by sulfuric acid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eDensity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eThe density of fluorite is approximately 3.2 g\/cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\" lang=\"en-DE\"\u003e³\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 9pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #111111; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eIt is important to note that the specific properties of a particular fluorite piece can depend on its exact chemical composition and the conditions of its formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eTherefore, individual pieces of purple fluorite can vary in their properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #111111; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOrigin of the name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eThe name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-DE\"\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003efluorite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-DE\"\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e has its roots in industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eIt comes from the use of the mineral as a flux in steel and aluminum processing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eThe mineral was originally called\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-DE\"\u003e “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003efluorspar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-DE\"\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e by miners and is still called that today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 9pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eThe discovery of fluorescence, an optical phenomenon visible under ultraviolet light, was made in 1824 by the German mineralogist Friedrich Mohs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #111111; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eThe Irish mathematician and physicist George Gabriel Stokes named the phenomenon of fluorescence after fluorite, in analogy to the opalescence of opal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #111111; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhat is the meaning of fluorite in different cultures?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eFluorite, also known as fluorspar or calcium fluoride, has held special significance in various cultures and eras:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eAncient Rome:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eIn ancient Rome, fluorite was used as a flux in metalworking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eAncient China and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\" lang=\"en-DE\"\u003eEgypt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eIn these cultures, fluorite was revered as a gemstone and amulet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eIt was believed to promote positive energies and provide protection from negative influences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eRenaissance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eDuring the Renaissance, fluorite was used to make optical lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eModern times: Today, fluorite is popular not only for its beautiful colors and unique patterns, but also for the healing effects traditionally attributed to it in lithotherapy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e It is said to keep burdensome influences at bay.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 9pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eIt is important to note that the meaning and use of fluorite can vary across cultures, depending on local belief systems and traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eFluorite is valued in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e healing stone therapy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e for its diverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" lang=\"en-DE\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eproperties. Some of the attributed effects are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eFluorite is traditionally regarded in lithotherapy as a stone of mental clarity and has long been associated with focused attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eEmotional effect:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eFluorite is said to help transform negative thoughts and emotions and to strengthen self-confidence and creativity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eBalance: Fluorite is traditionally associated with inner order and clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eHarmonization: In lithotherapy, fluorite is traditionally said to be able to balance the body's energy centers — also known as chakras.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eFluorite is not a birthstone, but\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003e can be used for Feng Shui. It is a good way to create positive energy in your home or office\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #00aaff;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIt's worth browsing further. Our range includes apophyllite specimens, labradorite, stilbite, and amazonite, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith matching accessories from the shop, you can showcase this piece perfectly.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 9pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003ePlease note that the use of healing stones is not a substitute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-DE\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003efor medical treatment, and a doctor or therapist should always be consulted for health issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 9pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cp-verwandt\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fluorit-kaufen\"\u003emore fluorite in our range\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mineralien-aus-pakistan-kaufen\"\u003emore minerals from Pakistan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan data-nosnippet\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003ePlease note that the effects of gemstones and minerals are not scientifically proven and should therefore not be regarded as a substitute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-DE\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003efor medical treatments or therapies. These are traditions and belief systems that everyone can interpret and apply for themselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"crystal paradise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49273958400326,"sku":"MIN_0005_D3_017","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/3147\/8086\/files\/view_20745099-e910-4a37-90c5-be5592e0e85d.jpg?v=1743753256","url":"https:\/\/crystalparadise.live\/en\/products\/fluorit-handstufe-aus-baluchistan-pakistan-125g-schones-kristallsystem","provider":"crystal paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}