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Snowflake Fluorite

Like winter trapped in stone — a rare pentagon of snowflake-patterned fluorite.

CaF₂
Energy Properties
Fluorite is celebrated for its natural cubic structure and optical properties, including fluorescence.
Chakra
Third Eye
Element
Air
Zodiac
Aquarius
Mohs Hardness
4
Origin
China, Mexico, Morocco
Planets
Mercury
Number
7

How to Care for Snowflake Fluorite

Cleansing
Rinse briefly in lukewarm water and pat dry with a soft cloth. Avoid prolonged soaking or use of chemical cleaners.
Recharging
Recharge under moonlight or beside a clear quartz cluster. Do not leave in direct sunlight, as colors may fade over time.
Safety Notes Fluorite is slightly soft (4 on Mohs scale). Handle with care. Keep away from acids and harsh abrasives.

Knowledge & Wisdom

History

Collected as a study mineral for its pastel banding and distinctive internal “snowflake” patterns, popular with students and designers.

Modern & Scientific Use

Used as a teaching specimen for octahedral cleavage, fluorescence, and color zoning in fluorite minerals.

Emotional & Body Association

pattern recognition, curiosity, careful planning

Archetype

The Pattern-Seeker: curious, observant, and detail-oriented—drawn to repeating shapes and soft, shifting color.

Grid Design & Feng Shui

(For pattern lovers, students, and designers.) Theme: “Grids, Dots & Drafting Paper” Placement Concept: • On design desks or craft tables beside rulers, sketchbooks, and swatch cards. • Presentation: On graph paper, cork boards, or neutral trays that echo its internal “snowflake” motifs. • Shape Layout: Points or slabs arranged in tidy grids or symmetrical pairs. • Lighting: Cool light that shows off pastel zoning and internal shapes. • Avoid: Overly busy prints right underneath, which can compete with its natural pattern.