GEMERALITE

Fluorite, the most colorful mineral in the world, is found almost anywhere. The most common colors of Fluorite range from very light Lavender to Orange, Brown and banded crystals with white and purple colors. Like most of other Gem Families, Fluorite has a huge garden of colors, similar to Corundum, Beryl, Diamond, Garnet and Tourmaline varieties.

However, only specific colors are classified as rare in each Gem Family. For example:

• Padparadscha Sapphire verses Green, Black or White Sapphire.
• Imperial Topaz verses White or Blue Topaz.
• Ruby verses Sapphire.
• Alexandrite verses Yellow Crysoberyl.
• Tsavorite and Mandarin Garnet verse Rhodolite and Almandite Garnet.

Until recently, the only rare variety of Fluorite was the Color Change Fluorite(the Tanzanite like color Fluorite) a variety that is found in Nigeria.

Today, the most rare color variety of Fluorite is the Colombian Emerald green color discovered, named and introduced to the gem trade by Mr. G. in April 2004.

This Unique and unusual color of Fluorite is only found in one particular mine in the whole world. The crystal found in this mine is very similar to that of a Colombian Emerald from the Muzzo mine. It's color is unbelievably Pure Emerald Green.

Even though Fluorite is a Type II Gem, this particular variety called "Gemeralite" may be classified as a Type III Gem, always included. Eye clean transparent stones of 5.0ct or more will definitely be considered rare.

(A) Comparison Chart between Colombian Emerald and Gemeralite.

GIA to Feature Fluorite Exhibit at Fair