#fluorspar

[cchickennn]

Drawing one Fire Emblem character each day until my senior year ends

Day 145 - Selena, Fire Emblem Sacred Stones

[letstalkrocks]

Today's Specimen: Fluorite

Fluorite is the mineral form of Calcium Fluoride, and is classified as a halide mineral. Fluorite can be found in many rainbow colours, as well as black, brown, white, and pink. Pure fluorite, with no other inhibiting minerals, is colourless. Fluorite is often used for ornamental (jewelry) and industrial (production of some glass, hydrofluoric acid) purposes. The first evidence of fluorite's existence is mentioned in a text from 1530 by Georgius Agricola. Fluorite has properties of both a thermoluminescence and fluorescent glow, the latter of which was actually named after the mineral. Fluorite mines can be found in Canada, Rwanda, China, the UK, South Africa, Mongolia, Argentina, Tanzania, Germany, and Namibia. Fluorite is about a 4.0 on the Mohs hardness scale. Fluorite is alternatively referred to as Fluorspar.

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[flagtism]

fluorspar - a term for any queer person who presents one’s identity through the colors blue, light blue, cyan, teal, gold, hot pink, light pink, & pink.

term/flag by us. for cam. tagging @radiomogai & @seekerstock.

[stagewitch]

Fluorite | calcium fluoride

Also known as: The Genius Stone, Fluorspar

Appearance and Other Info: Fluorite is a translucent crystal that can come in nearly any color; purple, green, blue, yellow, clear and white are most common. Fluorite is often banded and contains multiple different colors. On the mohs hardness scale it is classified as a 4. Fluorite most commonly crystallizes in an isometric cubic or octahedral pattern. Fluorescence, the phenomenon of a substance emitting light that it has absorbed, can be found in fluorite containing certain impurities, and the phenomenon was named after fluorite in 1852.   The earliest known record of Fluorite is a 1530 work by Georgius Agricola and was originally known as fluorspar. 

Correspondences: mental clarity, calm, relaxation, sleep, bone and joint issues, cleansing, memory, wind, balance, grounding

‘Practical’ Uses: Fluorite is useful for those who deal with musculoskeletal concerns, it aids in relieving bone and joint pain, and mobility issues. It is also related to dental health. 

Metaphysical Uses: Fluorite enhances mental clarity, clearing out or cleansing negativity, confusion and scattered thoughts. In this way it can strengthen analytical abilities, especially decision making, by reducing emotional involvement in a situation. This balance can help to ease worries or anxiety about the future. The mental clarity aspect of fluorite is also beneficial to the student, assisting focus, helping to open space for learning and calming anxieties about academic performance. Fluorite has been called the ‘Genius Stone’ and can aid one's memory. Fluorite is not only a stone of mental balance, but also helps to provide physical balance and grounding. Different colors of fluorite contain their own additional  properties and correspondences.

Purple - purification, Spirit communication, reduce workplace pressures to overwork, calm, relaxation, sleep Blue - throat chakra, communication, creativity Green - cleansing, heart chakra, healing the heart Pink - cleansing, heart chakra, emotional cleansing/healing Black - astral cleansing Yellow - mental powers, intellectual ability, creativity, group endeavors

Sources: "Fluorite Meaning: Healing Properties and Every Day Uses." Tiny Rituals, https://tinyrituals.co/blogs/tiny-rituals/fluorite-meaning-healing-properties-everyday-uses#. Accessed 27, March 2023. “Fluorite.” Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem &; Metal Magic, by Scott Cunningham, Llewellyn Publications, 2006, p. 95-96. SIMMONS, ROBERT. Pocket Book of Stones Who They Are and What They Teach. North Atlantic Books, 2015. Eason, Cassandra. A Little Bit of Crystals: An Introduction to Crystal Healing. Sterling Ethos, 2015. Hall, Judy. The Crystal Bible: A Definitive Guide to Crystals. Godsfeild Press, 2003 Wikipedia contributors. "Fluorite." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 16 Feb. 2023. Web. 31 Mar. 2023.

Disclaimer: This post is not professional medical advice. Nothing on this website should be considered as a substitute or replacement for professional medical advice. Persons should seek the advice of qualified health providers.

[mcm-curiosity]

[mishalogic]

FLUORITE

Also call fluorspar

A mineral form of calcium fluoride

Halide mineral family

Moh's scale defines hardness value 4 fluoride

Fluorite derived from the Latin fluere

Used as "flux" in iron smelting.

Occurs in hydrothermal activity! ... Wikipedia

[loynosca]

Images from:

Title: Semi-precious stones.

Author: Wooster, Nora.

Publication Information: Harmondsworth, Middlesex, Penguin Books, 1952.

[saucylobster]

Loosely based around pit ponies, Equartz is something of a spiritual successor to a more equine design that followed that thread. Following the subterranean theme this guy is composed of various crystals and in particular the mineral Fluorspar, which was part of the mining heritage of the North East of England. These crystals serve as the basis for the word flourescent which is very appropriate for this pokemon, given that it uses the crystals to reflect, refract and channel light in various ways as a form of attack. Originally weather focused, i've since toned that down to a few sand related moves and whilst not shown here in its entirety, Equartz has access to a very varied special movepool. Mega Equartz is the premier Sand setter of Bretlan, since only Megas and one weird little guy have weather abilities. I’ve wanted to redo it for a while and today was that day so here it is new and old, for comparisons sake. Equartz are commonly seen in and around caves and mines where they have access to the minerals necessary to fuel the growth of their own impressive crystals. These crystals serve as a potent defence as by reflecting and focusing light they are able to manipulate a range of elemental energies in a poorly understood but very successful form of attack. Equartzs propensity for subterranean environments and the glow of their crystals has made them popular companions for the mining industry. The sand brought forth by this mega pokemon has polished its craggy hide and faceted crystals into something sleek and elegant. Faster on its feet thanks to its reduced weight and capable of the same potent beam attacks as before, a mega Equartz can be a terror in the midst of a sandstorm. Its unusal ring-like tail symbolises its refined aesthetic but seems less effective for focusing light into attacks. --Ability Index-- --Attack Index--