{"product_id":"rainbow-fluorite-tapered-point-with-stainless-steel-spiral-stand","title":"Rainbow Fluorite Tapered Point with Stainless Steel Spiral Stand 6\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat You're Receiving\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA polished \u003cstrong\u003erainbow fluorite tapered point\u003c\/strong\u003e (tower) displaying natural zoning of green, purple, blue, and clear bands, presented on a \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel spiral stand\u003c\/strong\u003e that elevates the point for 360° viewing and optimal light interaction. Each piece is cut and polished from a single fluorite crystal, making the color distribution entirely unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.25\" | \u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5\" | \u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 247 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel spiral, included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tapered tower point — flat base, four to eight polished faces, single apex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backlit photography may enhance color saturation; natural ambient color is equally striking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGeological Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluorite — calcium fluoride (CaF₂), one of the most colorfully varied minerals in the natural world and the defining mineral of Mohs hardness 4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isometric (cubic); naturally forms perfect octahedral and cubic crystals, though tower points are cut and polished from massive or coarsely crystalline material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor Zoning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rainbow fluorite’s multicolor banding results from variations in rare earth element impurities (yttrium, cerium), trace hydrocarbons, and radiation exposure during crystal growth. Each color band represents a distinct growth phase, making the zoning a literal record of the crystal’s formation history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFluorescence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluorite is the mineral from which the phenomenon of \u003cem\u003efluorescence\u003c\/em\u003e takes its name — many specimens glow vivid blue or violet under UV light due to europium and yttrium activators within the lattice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 — softer than quartz; handle with care to avoid surface scratching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Sources:\u003c\/strong\u003e China (Zhejiang, Fujian), Mexico (Coahuila), UK (Derbyshire Blue John), USA (Illinois), and South Africa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical \u0026amp; Cultural Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFluorite has captivated humans for millennia. The Romans called it \u003cem\u003efluorspar\u003c\/em\u003e and carved it into luxury drinking vessels — Pliny the Elder documented Roman aristocrats paying fortunes for fine fluorite cups, believing wine tasted superior from them. The mineral’s name derives from the Latin \u003cem\u003efluere\u003c\/em\u003e (to flow), reflecting its use as a metallurgical flux to lower the melting point of metal ores — a practice dating to at least the 16th century. In England, the rare purple-yellow banded variety from Derbyshire, known as \u003cem\u003eBlue John\u003c\/em\u003e, has been mined and carved into decorative objects since Roman occupation and remains one of Britain’s most prized ornamental stones. In Chinese tradition, green fluorite was associated with the heart and used in scholar’s objects and decorative carvings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMetaphysical \u0026amp; Energetic Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Fluorite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heart chakra — associated with emotional clarity, growth, and cleansing of stagnant energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Fluorite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Third-eye and crown chakras — linked to mental focus, intuition, and spiritual discernment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRainbow Fluorite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Considered a multi-chakra harmonizer — used to bring order to mental chaos, enhance concentration, and support study, creative work, and decision-making.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTower Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tapered point is used to direct and focus energy upward, amplifying the stone’s properties in a specific direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust with a soft, dry microfiber cloth — avoid abrasive materials that can scratch the polished surface at Mohs 4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not store alongside harder stones (quartz, amethyst, agate) without separation — they will scratch fluorite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid prolonged direct sunlight — UV exposure can fade fluorite’s color zoning over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from heat sources; fluorite has perfect octahedral cleavage in four directions and can cleave under thermal stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with a barely damp cloth if needed; avoid chemical cleaners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rare Earth Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44555884134489,"sku":"FlrSt06-69-MOQ","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/9096\/0473\/files\/67344_7fc4f02ba786463f9b021c93046c94e8.png?v=1787245536","url":"https:\/\/earthlytreasuresgallery.com\/products\/rainbow-fluorite-tapered-point-with-stainless-steel-spiral-stand","provider":"Earthly Treasures Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}