Capture the soothing, natural beauty of this gorgeous, cabochon Green Fluorite gemstone, artfully secured in a simple, elegant embrace of solid Sterling Silver. This unique pendant highlights the soft, translucent quality and gentle green color of the natural stone, making it a perfect piece for everyday wear.
Pendant Details
• Gemstone: Natural Green Fluorite
• Metal: Solid Sterling Silver
• Pendant Style: Hand-formed metal setting, creating a minimalist, contemporary style
• Size: Approximately 1"
• Chain: Sold as a pendant only
About the Fluorite Stone
Fluorite is one of the most visually diverse minerals in the world, often called "the most colorful mineral" due to its incredible range of hues. This beautiful green specimen is a form of calcium fluoride.
Fascinating Facts:
• The Origin of "Fluorescence": Fluorite is the mineral that gave the phenomenon of fluorescence its name. Many samples of fluorite will glow when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light—a truly unique characteristic!
• Ancient History: Fluorite has been prized for its beauty for millennia. Ancient Egyptians carved it into scarabs, and the ancient Romans were known to carve decorative cups, vases, and bowls from the stone, particularly a rare, banded variety called "Blue John" from England.
• Industrial Use: The word "Fluorite" comes from the Latin word fluere, meaning "to flow," because of its historical use as a flux in iron smelting. It was added to help reduce the viscosity (thickness) of slag, helping the metal flow better.
• Where it Comes From:
Fluorite is found in a wide range of geological environments, primarily in hydrothermal veins, and is mined globally. Today, some of the largest producers are China, Mexico, and South Africa. Historically, significant deposits were also found in the United States (Illinois, which declared Fluorite its state mineral) and England, home to the famous Blue John variety in Derbyshire.
A Note on Care
Fluorite is a softer mineral (4 on the Mohs scale of hardness) and should be treated with care. Avoid harsh chemicals, prolonged exposure to water, and store it separately from harder jewelry to prevent scratching.