Fluorite sprinkled with quartz

Fluorite sprinkled with quartz from El hamam Morocco (year 2013).

Fluorite is composed of calcium fluoride. Its chemical composition is CaF₂.

Its hardness is 4 on the Mohs scale (can be scratched with a knife). Its density is 3.8 (3.8 times heavier than its equivalent volume of water).

It is also a mineral that reacts to acids.

Stone dimensions: L: 110mm x W: 60mm x H : 90mm x weight with the base : 1145g.

This stone is attached to the acrylic base with a flexible mastic (which can be easily removed).

Cleaning fluorite: 

Warm soapy water and soft bristle brush.

Roman legend...

According to Roman legend, the emperor Nero owned a large vase made of fluorite, which he used for drinking. This vase was reputed to be incredibly beautiful because of the shimmering colours of the fluorite. It is said that Nero was so fascinated by this vase that he used it on a daily basis.