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Fluorite
Polished Fluorite Gemstones
| Pictured above is tumbled Fluorite. These tumble-polished stones range in diameter from about 3/4 to 1 inch (19 to 25 mm). The stones that you receive will be similar in size, shape and color to the stones shown above. These fluorite gemstones work well for a variety of craft, decorating and jewelry projects that do not require a durable stone. |
Warning
Polished stones can be a choking hazard for small children. |
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Tumbled Fluorite
Size Range: Approximately 3/4" to 1" (19-25 mm)
Stone Count: About 60 to 90 stones per pound
From: China
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Treasure Bags! Velour pouches for storing
stones or giving them as gifts. | |
Fluorite is a mineral that occurs in a variety of colors and can be tumbled into beautiful polished stones. The range of color in the specimens offered here is clear through shades of green, blue and purple with some color banding and zoning.
For sale are beautifully polished fluorite gemstones. These tumbled stones are sold in 4 ounce
(113 gram), 8 ounce (226 gram) and one pound (453 gram) bags. Your stones will be similar in size, shape and color to
the stones pictured above. They are perfect for a variety of jewelry and craft projects - or simply to admire.
Although tumbled fluorite is beautiful it must be used in craft and jewelry projects with caution. It is very soft - just four on the Mohs hardness scale - and it has perfect cleavage in four directions. This makes the mineral susceptible to being scratched or broken.
In jewelry it is best suited for earrings, pins and pendants that are unlikely to encounter abrasion or impact. For craft projects it is best placed in ornaments where it will not be subject to handling or wear
Fluorite Properties |
| Color |
Common colors include clear, yellow, green, blue and purple. Frequently banded or zoned. |
| Hardness |
4 |
| Optical Properties |
transparent to translucent |
| Luster |
vitreous |
| Cleavage |
isometric in four directions |
| Specific Gravity |
3.1 to 3.6 |
| Crystal Properties |
occurs naturally in cubic and octahedral crystals |
| Mineral / Rock Type |
mineral |
| Healing Properties |
None scientifically proven. |
| Other Properties |
brittle, often fluorescent in ultraviolet light, sometimes phosphorescent when heated, scratched or tapped. |
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Keychain Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit comes with six keychains and an assortment of bell-caps to accommodate stones of different sizes. We recommend "medium" (3/4 inch to 1 inch) or "large" (7/8 inch to 1 1/4 inch) " size stones. |
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Necklace Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit comes with three necklace chains (16 inch), three bails (to hold the bell-caps) and an assortment of bell-caps to accommodate stones of different sizes. We recommend "medium" size stones (3/4 inch to 1 inch). |
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Tie Tac Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit contains three tie tac sets. We recommend "small" (1/2 inch to 3/4 inch)or "medium" (3/4 inch to 1 inch) size stones. |
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Glue: Epoxy 330:
A water-clear glue made for bonding gem materials to metal findings and for bonding glass, china ceramics and other non-porous materials. Mix Part A with Part B, apply, hardens in two hours. |
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The words "gold" and "silver" as used above are colors and do not imply precious metal content. |
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