Fuchsite

Size: 27 x 18 x 10 Cms

Weight:  5.5 Kgs

Location: Russia

Product Description:

Fuchsite is a chromium-rich variety of muscovite mica, instantly recognizable by its vibrant green coloration. Russian fuchsite is particularly prized for its intense hue and occasionally striking crystal formations, making it a standout mineral for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Geological Information

Fuchsite forms under metamorphic conditions, commonly in environments enriched with chromium. In Russia, it is typically found within schists and quartzites that have undergone significant metamorphism. These conditions enable the formation of fuchsite through the substitution of chromium for aluminum in the muscovite structure.

Russian localities, especially in the Ural Mountains and certain parts of Siberia, provide ideal geological settings for fuchsite development and are well-regarded for producing high-quality specimens.

Origin

Russian fuchsite is sourced from mineral-rich regions, including the Ural Mountains, known for their complex geological history and high concentration of chromium-bearing metamorphic rocks. These locations are well documented in mineralogical literature and provide collectors with consistently appealing specimens.

Collectibility and Use

Collecting: Russian fuchsite is highly sought after in the mineral collecting community due to its distinctive green coloration and association with classic geological localities.

Decorative Items: While fuchsite is too soft for most wearable jewelry, it is occasionally used in carvings, cabochons, and inlay work-often stabilized or combined with harder minerals like quartz.

Educational Value: Its striking appearance and unique formation conditions also make it a useful teaching specimen in geological and mineralogical studies.