I am the Fluorite King of Central Vermont. Sometimes our fluorite is disappointing so that is disappointing. Fluorite is very soft so scratches easily. 15 - 16 inch strand temporarily strung (claspless) These cry out for homes. Why fluorite? Because: "Fluorite helps clear the mind and heighten mental achievement, whilst increasing the ability to concentrate. Fluorite absorbs negative vibrations. Fluorite increases ones ability to perceive higher levels of reality." That's why?