FUCHSITE
Specimen fuc-1
$ 10.00
Dims: 4" x 1-3/4" x 2"
Wt: 5.3 oz
Minas Gerais, Brazil
This specimen is likely composed of pure Fuchsite; it has all of the properties of mica, with the exception of its deep, chromium-induced green color. It is quite pretty, though not having any definite crystal form. The "book" is quite warped, and small portions have been folded a bit. However, on one area of the piece there seems to be some aventurine quartz hiding among the Fuchsite folds- the stuff scratched the steel casing of Steve's loupe! Funky!
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FUCHSITE specimen fuc-1
$ 10.00
$ 10.00
Dims: 4" x 1-3/4" x 2"
Wt: 5.3 oz
Minas Gerais, Brazil
This specimen is likely composed of pure Fuchsite; it has all of the properties of mica, with the exception of its deep, chromium-induced green color. It is quite pretty, though not having any definite crystal form. The "book" is quite warped, and small portions have been folded a bit. However, on one area of the piece there seems to be some aventurine quartz hiding among the Fuchsite folds- the stuff scratched the steel casing of Steve's loupe! Funky!
fuc-1 ($ 10.00)
Minas Gerais, Brazil
FUCHSITE specimen fuc-2
$ 10.00
$ 10.00
Dims: 3-1/2" x 1-3/4" x 1"
Wt: 4.5 oz
Minas Gerais, Brazil
If you're looking for a largish "book" of green, pearly-looking Fuchsite mica that is somewhat warped with no hexagonal form, you've come to the right place! This specimen is composed entirely of the chromium-tinted mineral. It's a good specimen if you don't have any, or for a younger collector who really likes mica and its forms.
fuc-2 ($ 10.00)
Minas Gerais, Brazil
FUCHSITE specimen fuc-3
$ 30.00
$ 30.00
Dims: 4.3x2.8x1.2" (11.0x7.0x3.0 cm)
Wt: 10.4 oz. (294g)
Red Mountain, San Bernadino County, California, USA
This nodule of fuchsite is pale and impure on the outside, but a very pretty and deep green on the inside. The interior is perfect for fuchsite, with a myriad tiny crystals that are individually transparent and very lustrous. Fuschite specimens tend to be massive and flaky, but I find this one to be much more interesting and appealing.
fuc-3 ($ 30.00)
Red Mountain, San Bernadino County, California, USA
FUCHSITE specimen fuc-4
$ 25.00
$ 25.00
dims mm=78.03x69.16x37.65
wt g=203
Taos County, New Mexico, USA
The flat side of this huynk of fuchsite is rather weathered and rusty looking. The larger part is a rather pretty deep blue-green, with a pearly luster. The crystals (sheets of mica) are not well formed, but they are well-aligned, so they all tend to reflect light at the same angle.
fuc-4 ($ 25.00)
Taos County, New Mexico, USA