Fluorite Banded 8mm Round 8-Inch Size_8-20mm iron or manganese impurities within

iron or manganese impurities within the stone

This effect is known as “labradorescence

and because its hardness has made the stone perfect for beads and cabochons

and receptivity

Fluorite Banded 8mm Round 8-Inch Size_8-20mm iron or manganese impurities withinFluorite is a luminous, soft and glassy stone, sometimes referred to as the most colorful mineral in the world. It is one of the most sought after minerals among gem and mineral collectors, second only to Quartz. The term fluorescent was inspired by Fluorite, one of the first fluorescent minerals ever studied. It is frequently fluorescent under ultraviolet light, and this phenomenon is thought to be due to impurities of yttrium or organic matter