Purple Fluorite with Dolomite

Among the books, decks, and stones on 14th Street is this mineral specimen: Purple Fluorite with Dolomite (shop SKU PFSC2).

Fluorite is calcium fluoride; the purple variety is one of the most familiar colors. It is relatively soft. In crystal traditions, fluorite is associated with focus and clarity. Those ideas belong to folklore and personal practice, not to any medical claim.

Natural stones vary in color, clarity, and shape, so the piece you receive will have its own character even when the weight or grade is listed.

• SKU: PFSC2

You can see this one in person at Namaste Bookshop, 2 West 14th Street near Union Square in New York City, or order it online.