I used 2 sizes of Fluorite beads in this wire wrapped piece that has a toggle closure.  The colors are very soft in this petite piece.

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Myth & Lore:  

According to folklore, Fluorite was once thought to be the "home of the rainbow" due to the crystal's wide range of colors which many times grow intermingled or side by side.  Throughout ancient history, it has been carved into statues, decorative art, amulets and talismans in many locales around the globe.  The early Egyptians were known to carve scarabs from the stone along with using colorful specimens in many of their deity statues.  The Chinese have been carving Fluorite for over 300 years.  And, likened to Amethyst, the ancient Romans believed that a drinking vessel made of Fluorite would also prevent a person from getting drunk.  Roman scholar and naturalist, Pliny (known as "The Elder"), thought Fluorite a very precious stone, as was witnessed in the valuable vase Augustus took from Alexandria.  Six other vases of Fluorite were taken from Mithridates' treasures and brought to the temple of Jupiter.  

 

  Fluorite may require regular cleansing and is best recharged by wind or water, preferably outside on a clear breezy day or in a clear running stream or brook.

 

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I am not a Gemologist or a Lapidary. Gemstones were identified at the time of purchase by the supplier. Any errors, discrepancies, or omissions are not intentional. All gemstone meanings, metaphysical properties and associated verbiage are not claims of fact but have been gathered from writing, books, folklore and various sources.