{"product_id":"fluorit-stufe-aus-baluchistan-pakistan-179g-stufe-mit-schonem-grossen-hellviolettem-kristall","title":"Fluorite specimen from Baluchistan Pakistan (179g)","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 lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: white;\"\u003eFor sale is an extraordinary collector's piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-DE\" style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-DE\" style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\" style=\"background: white;\"\u003e (179g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: white;\"\u003e, a purple fluorite.\u003cbr\u003eThis exquisite piece is characterized by its intense purple color, which glows and sparkles in 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 lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: white;\"\u003eFluorite is known for its stunning cubic crystal formations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: white;\"\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 lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: white;\"\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 importance in industry and science, and this piece offers an excellent opportunity to study this fascinating substance up 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 lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: white;\"\u003eWhether you're an experienced collector or just starting your collection, this purple fluorite is a valuable addition. It's sure to spark the interest of everyone who sees it and can bring a lifetime of joy. Don't miss the opportunity to own this remarkable piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\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 style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eCrystal structure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eFluorite crystallizes in the cubic crystal system and develops cubic crystals with predominantly cubic or, more rarely, octahedral crystal form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\"\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 lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eFluorite is the index mineral (scale mineral) of the Mohs hardness scale for hardness 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\"\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 lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\"\u003ePure fluorite is colorless and transparent, but can also appear gray due to impurities. However, it can take on almost any color through foreign inclusions, usually in weak intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eCommon are green, purple to blackish-purple, and yellow crystals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\"\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 lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\"\u003eFluorescence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\"\u003eOne of the most striking properties of purple fluorite is its fluorescence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eFluorescent material has the ability to produce visible light when exposed to UV radiation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\"\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 lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eChemical behavior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eFluorite is dissolved by sulfuric acid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\"\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 lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eDensity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eThe density of fluorite is approximately 3.2 g\/cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-DE\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e³\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\"\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 lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"color: #111111; background: white;\"\u003eIt is important to note that the specific properties of a particular piece of fluorite can depend on its exact chemical composition and the conditions of its formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: white;\"\u003eTherefore, individual pieces of purple fluorite can vary in their properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"color: #111111; background: white;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp lang=\"en-US\" style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\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 lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: white;\"\u003eThe discovery of fluorescence, an optical phenomenon visible under ultraviolet light, was made in 1824 by German mineralogist Friedrich Mohs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"color: #111111; background: white;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: white;\"\u003eThe Irish mathematician and physicist George Gabriel Stokes named the phenomenon of fluorescence after fluorite, in analogy to opalescence in opal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"color: #111111; background: white;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe meaning of fluorite in different cultures?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\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 style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eAncient Rome:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eIn ancient Rome, fluorite was used as a flux in metalworking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\"\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 lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\"\u003eAncient China and Egypt:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\"\u003eIn these cultures, fluorite was revered as a gemstone and amulet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eIt was believed to promote positive energy and offer protection from negative influences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\"\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 lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eRenaissance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eDuring the Renaissance, fluorite was used to make optical lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\"\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 lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\"\u003eModern times: Today, fluorite is popular not only for its beautiful colors and unique patterns, but also for the healing properties traditionally attributed to it in lithotherapy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e It is said to help ward off stressful influences.\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 lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: white;\"\u003eIt is important to note that the meaning and use of fluorite can vary across different 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 lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFluorite is valued in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e healing stone therapy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e for its diverse properties. 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 style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\"\u003eFluorite is traditionally considered a stone of mental clarity in lithotherapy 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 lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eEmotional effect:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eFluorite is said to help transform negative thoughts and emotions and strengthen self-confidence and creativity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111; background: white;\"\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 lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\"\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 lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white;\"\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 it can be used for Feng Shui. It's a good way to create positive energy in your home or office\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp lang=\"en-US\" style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIf you like, feel free to browse further: I also have agates, rock crystal, pyrite, and epidote.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp lang=\"en-US\" style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn a stand, this found piece unfolds its full effect – accessories for it are available in the shop.\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 lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: white;\"\u003ePlease note that the use of healing stones is not a substitute for medical treatment, and a doctor or therapist should always be consulted for health problems.\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\u003cspan data-nosnippet\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: white;\"\u003ePlease note that the effects of gemstones and minerals are not scientifically proven and therefore should not be regarded as a substitute for medical treatments or therapies. These are traditions and beliefs that everyone can interpret and apply for themselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"crystal paradise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49376698827078,"sku":"MIN_0005_C4_013","price":56.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/3147\/8086\/files\/view_6da68f7a-0656-4431-a9c9-19857a8bc203.jpg?v=1743758322","url":"https:\/\/crystalparadise.live\/en\/products\/fluorit-stufe-aus-baluchistan-pakistan-179g-stufe-mit-schonem-grossen-hellviolettem-kristall","provider":"crystal paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}