FUCHSITE, the green variety of muscovite

VARIETY INFORMATION:

VARIETY OF: Muscovite , KAl2(AlSi3O10)(F, OH)2, Potassium aluminum silicate hydroxide fluoride.
USES: mineral specimen and ornamental stone.
COLOR: emerald green.
HARDNESS: 2 - 3
CLEAVAGE: perfect in one direction, forming sheets.
CRYSTAL SYSTEM: monoclinic
Specimens

Fuchsite is a dark green variety of muscovite. It can have a wonderfully dark emerald green color that can have a beautiful sparkly shine if the crystals are small. It is often found in compact masses with small crystals. The green color is the result of chromium impurities.