{"product_id":"worry-stones-fluorite-dz-15-175-30409001","title":"Fluorite Worry Stone - 1.5 inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eFluorite Worry Stone cut to a rounded oval with a shallow thumb hollow. The colour is banded rather than uniform, sweeping bands of soft green, violet and near-colourless running across each piece in the sequence the crystal grew in, with the boundaries between them sometimes sharp and sometimes diffuse. The material is glassy and quite transparent at the thinner edges, and it takes a very high polish that makes the internal banding easy to read straight through the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluorite is traditionally the stone reached for around concentration and mental order, and it is one of the most commonly recommended pieces for study or detailed work. It is generally kept on a desk within reach rather than carried, held while thinking through something structured, or given to students. The banding is worth turning toward a window, since the colour zones become considerably more legible with light behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrimary Focus: Clarity \u0026amp; Focus\u003cbr\u003eSecondary Focus: Balance \u0026amp; Harmony\u003cbr\u003eChakra Association: Heart, Third Eye\u003cbr\u003eZodiac Sign: Pisces, Capricorn\u003cbr\u003eChinese Zodiac: Snake, Monkey\u003cbr\u003eRuling Planet: Mercury\u003cbr\u003eElements: Air, Water\u003cbr\u003eMohs Hardness: 4\u003cbr\u003eStone Family: Halide\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Fluorite\u003cbr\u003eForm: Worry Stone\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Polished\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Size: 40 mm (1.6 inches)\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Weight: 20 g\u003cbr\u003eListing: Single unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFluorite is calcium fluoride, CaF2, crystallising in the cubic system, and it is the mineral that defines Mohs hardness 4 on the scale itself. Its colour is highly variable, running through purple, green, blue, yellow and colourless, and arises from trace impurities including rare earth elements together with natural irradiation affecting electron defect centres during growth; the colour zoning and banding record successive growth phases, which is why the bands read as a sequence. The word fluorescence derives from this mineral, the first ever observed to fluoresce under ultraviolet light. Dyed fluorite does exist and can be recognised by colour that is uniformly saturated and lacks natural zoning; this piece shows genuine growth banding. Fluorite was carved in ancient Egypt, Rome and China, and Roman murrhine vessels cut from fluorite and banded agate were among the most prized luxury objects of the ancient world, while English Blue John from Derbyshire has been mined continuously for over three hundred years. China is the primary commercial source, with further material from Mexico, South Africa, the USA, the UK, Germany and Argentina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuturaSol Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach natural stone is selected for its authenticity, geological integrity, and energetic clarity. Natural variations in colour, structure, inclusions, and surface features are inherent to geological materials and contribute to the individuality of each piece. Any known treatments, enhancements, stabilization, or man-made characteristics are clearly disclosed within the product information where applicable. Every piece is inspected and photographed to reflect its true character; however, lighting conditions, screen settings, and natural variation may cause slight differences in appearance. If you have any questions about a piece before completing your purchase, we're always here to help. Where authenticity meets beauty, we tell you exactly what you're holding. \u003cem\u003eFluorite has natural cleavage planes and can chip or fracture if knocked against a hard surface. Handle with care.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canvape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47731400769766,"sku":"30409001-AS-H3-J52","price":8.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/7200\/5350\/files\/1d48eac5-cf09-4d56-aeb1-a70f1bf43a9e.png?v=1787251140","url":"https:\/\/auturasol.com\/products\/worry-stones-fluorite-dz-15-175-30409001","provider":"AuturaSol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}