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The name fluorite comes from the Latin 'fluere' meaning 'to flow' as it has a very low melting point. It is one of the more famous fluorescent minerals and many specimens strongly fluoresce in a great variation of colour when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light. However not all fluorites fluoresce, even if obtained from the same locality. The word fluorescent is derived from the gemstone fluorite. Fluorite occurs throughout the world but only a handful of localities have produced large quantities of good quality gemstones. England has produced some of the finest specimens of fluorite in areas such as Durham, Cornwall, Cumberland and Derbyshire. Castleton in Derbyshire is famous for a purple blue coloured Fluorite known as Derbyshire Blue John. As this site is almost depleted, this variety of fluorite is now very rare. Its name comes from the French words "bleu et jaune" meaning blue and yellow. In crystal healing, fluorite with violet or purple colours is said to aid meditation, when hints of light blue are present it helps with patience, contentment and happiness, dark blue fluorite often attracts changes of circumstances and psychic ability and green fluorite has a positive influence over matters of employment, money, growth and fertility. Yellow is known for strengthening intellect and study stamina and an orange colouration is often linked with energy, stimulation and stamina (both physical and spiritual) and the ability to cope in times of crisis. Fluorite carries an energy that can bring calm to chaos, it helps to restore a balance within the four levels that make us human, the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. It helps you to be unbiased and to look at a situation from all sides. Healers use it to purify and detoxify both the spirit and places and often recommend it be placed around computers and the workplace to reduce stress and relieve negative forces. As well as being used in jewellery, fluorite is also used in carvings because of its numerous colours and also in toothpaste because of its ability to fight cavities. Fluoride (toothpaste) is a from of fluorite. Fluorite is a widely occurring mineral found in large deposits in many areas. Notable deposits occur in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, England, Norway, Mexico and Canada. Illinois has historically been the largest producer in the United States, however the last of the mines closed in 1995. The Illinois general assembly passed a resolution in 1965 declaring fluorite as its official state mineral. Fluorite is graded 4 on Mohs scale of mineral hardness. The following links offer further reading on fluorite http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluorite
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Fluorite occurs in a wide variety of colours with green and purple being the most common but it can also be colourless, white, yellow, blue, red or brown. Rainbow fluorite is translucent and particularly well known for its range and different blends of colour. The best way to fully appreciate fluorite is by holding a 
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