The “Benz” part of the name comes from the tip of some calcite crystals which have a clearly defined three-pointed star of pyrite
Fluorite crystals are well shaped
Fluorite has long been used as a gemstone and is increasingly popular in the market
accentuating the clear sea green of the superb quality crystals
fossils of Knightia eocaena and their close relatives are popular among both amateur and seasoned collectors due to their delicate preservation of detail
Fluorite Mixed on Matrix crab The “Benz” part of theFluorite is one of the most variable of all crystalline minerals, occurring in shades of blue, green, purple, red and many other colors corresponding to their physical makeup and conditions when the mineral was formed. The name fluorite comes from its use as a flux, or chemical cleaning agent, in iron smelting and other metallurgy. Pure fluorite is clear, but most specimens have vivid color due to various impurities and are often fluorescent. With a