Fluorite (also known as “feldspar”) is a mineral form of calcium fluoride and can be found all over the world, including parts of Russia, China, South Africa, Canada, Mexico, the United States, and more, Crystal reports. expert and Energy Muse co-founder Heather Askinosi.

As she previously told mindbodygreen, “Fluorite comes in a multitude of colors from white to purple to green, and each crystal has its own story line and its own frequency of color oscillation.”

Named in 1797 from the Latin flow, meaning “to flow,” fluorite promotes growth, stability, and security. Depending on the color you are working with, this stone has different uses, but is generally considered a calming and uplifting stone.

And according to Julia Van Doren, the author Crystals: A Modern Guide to Crystal Healing, people have worked with fluorite for centuries. She notes that medieval alchemists are even believed to have nicknamed it the “Genius Stone.”