Purple Fluorite Bead Strand Round Various SizesThis listing is for a strand of round Purple Fluorite beads. Available in 6mm, 8mm. Fluorite coming in a multitude of colors with purple, green, blue and clear being the most common. The name Fluorite comes from the Latin word "fluere" which means "to flow". This name was given because Fluorite was often used as a flux in smelting metallic ores because it is very easy to melt. Interesting Fluorite Facts: Fluorite is often called "The Genius Stone"