ORE FEATURES
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VOL 1: Issue 7, January 29, 2000
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ORE’S Featured Gemstone: Fluorite by Stephanie Pflumm Fluorite was formed as the result of violently rising hydrothermal solutions (water & melted minerals) containing calcium & fluorine. As these solutions erupted towards the surface they formed dikes (pegmatites) & filled fissures & faults (metasomatic & igneous rocks) along the way. Fluorite usually formed in areas noted for faults, rifts & volcanic activity. The massive deposits of Fluorite in Illinois are found at Rosiclar & Cave-in-Rock in the southern part of the state. The alkaline rich Wabash & Reelfoot rift zones, the famous faults responsible for the New Madrid earthquakes, are in the same area. These Fluorite crystals began forming between 100 & 250 million years ago. Fluorite also has an unusual cleavage (refers to how the stone breaks when cut) pattern. Referred to as an octahedral cleavage, this crystal will break/cut in four identical directions (ESWN) Rich veins of Fluorite are found worldwide; England (some of the most prized red specimens come from English mines), Spain, Morocco, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Switzerland, - the largest deposits are in Illinois in the US & in China. Two Chinese mines, the Chenlou & Jianshan Fluorite Mines have known deposits of over 7 million tons combined. Fluere is Latin for flow & is the origination of Fluorite’s name. While the crystal can explode violently when it is directly heated (many specimens contain vacuums & gas bubbles that expand when exposed to heat), when mixed with other materials, it melts very easily. This trait has made it a popular “flux” & is used in manufacturing steel & aluminum. Fluorite is also used to make hydrofluoric acids (used in pottery, optics & plastics), to produce opalescent glass & to apply enamel to cookware. While Fluorite has a long industrial history, its use as a power stone appears to be fairly recent. This may be due in part to its unreliability as a gemstone. The cleavage pattern & brittle nature of the crystal has made it unpopular in jewelry settings. The majority of crystals & stones with ancient magical histories were also used in ancient pieces of jewelry. I have found Fluorite to be a highly effective “brain” stone, allowing you to use your creativity to build wealth. It strengthens your ability to analyze situations with emotional detachment giving you truer perceptions. Fluorite will strengthen your concentration, helping you bring order from chaos. Use it to create stable energies within groups, your relationship or even yourself. It can produce an energy that encourages intellectual & physical perfection, balancing the two. If you are in college, or researching an upcoming project, Fluorite will help you absorb information quickly & conceptualize new ideas. I keep a Fluorite chunk on my desk & on my altar. Use Fluorite with other gemstones & crystals in a medicine bag. It’s energy will help the powers of the other stones flow together, allowing them to work as one to achieve your medicine. For healing, Fluorite will assist in overcoming the chaos head trauma patients suffer. Some have used the crystal for the treatment of tumors; Fluorite may prevent damage to RNA/DNA & repair present damage. It is useful with infections such as staph, herpes & canker sores. Use Fluorite following an illness in a purification ritual. Fluorite is included in the Abundance Stone Power Prayer Pouch from Ozark Rock Exchange. Pictures of Fluorite - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Order on line or through the mail. I have been a serious student of Nature-based spiritualism for five years now. While I have learned many things, I am not qualified to be a teacher. However by sharing the signposts I have seen along my path, perhaps you will see a marker that begins your walk. I have not enjoyed the presence of a physical teacher, but there has been no lack of knowledgeable men & women providing me wisdom & direction. • Early in the seventies I found an exciting collection of books written by a graduate student named Carlos Castendas. He wrote about a Mexican Shaman name Don Juan & his experiences as a spiritual student. Though it would be several years later before I committed myself to a similar walk, the magic of Don Juan & Carlos Castendas showed me unbelievable possibilities. •• Loren Cruden’s THE SPIRIT OF PLACE: A Workbook for Sacred Alignment was my first significant learning tool. This book takes you through a step-by-step alignment with the Wheel of Life. Plus it includes a short dictionary of gemstone & plant powers. ••• MEDICINE CARDS by Jamie Sams & David Carson was another early learning tool that still gets much use. Like a deck of Tarot cards, the Medicine Cards may be used to seek guidance from our Totems concerning all aspects of our lives. In addition to 42 Named Totems (from Eagle to Hummingbird), the deck also provides empty cards for manifesting personal totems not included in the set. •••• Ted Andrews ANIMAL SPEAK is one of the finest learning tools for anyone seeking a Natural Path. Ted provides wonderful insights into our Totems along with ceremonies & rituals for calling on their medicine. Just because your environment includes steel & concrete, does not mean the Animal Spirits aren’t working with you. •••••• For an all around reference book (but not an easy read), I recommend THE MAGICIANS COMPANION from Bill Whitcomb. You will find definitions & uses for every spiritual symbol, reference & tool in this book. Regardless of how you walk, the Companion is a valuable collection of information. • LOVE IS IN THE EARTH by Melody is one of the most extensive references available for those seeking to use Mother Earth’s gifts. •• CUNNINGHAM’S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CRYSTAL GEM & METAL MAGIC by Scott Cunningham is another excellent reference tool. In addition to giving the different power features of gemstones, crystals & metals, Cunningham also provides some easy to follow exercises for using these powerful energies. ••••••• Currently I am reading a book titled NATIVE WISDOM by Ed McGaa (Eagle Man). It is an entrancing examination of Native American Spirituality. Thousands of books are available to guide you to your personal vision. These are a very small sampling and most are not difficult to find. Barnes & Noble carries a decent selection of books on alternative spiritualities, and local metaphysical shops can point you to some very educational titles. It seems that the right books always manage to find their way to me, you will find that the same is true for you. Leopardskin Jasper $2 If you’d like to order any of these stones prior to them getting into the catalog, just send an email to stephanie@ozarkrockexchange.com & indicate which ones you’d like to add to your order. ***************************************************** Please feel free to forward a copy to a friend. |
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