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Chemical formula
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K(Al,Cr) 2 AlSi 3 O 10 (OH,F) 2 |
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Crystalline system
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monoclinic |
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Class
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silicates |
| Origin | Minas Gerais , Brazil |
| Size | 2.0-3.0cm |
Fuchsite or Fuchsite sheets with a beautiful intense green color with bright flashes.
The Fuchsite is a variety of the Muscovite, so it belongs to the Micas group. Its main peculiarity is the emerald green color that arises from its high chromium content.
The mineral includes a label with the name and origin and is attached to a cardboard box. 4 cm square.
*The price is per unit (a single cardboard box of the four shown in the photo)
Since the minerals are natural, you will receive a piece similar to the one in the photograph. The minerals come in cardboard boxes and are glued to a porex base with hot silicone; these can be removed using ethyl alcohol without damaging the mineral. The size is approximate.