Fuchsite
mineral · uncommon
Quick facts
- Formula
- K(Al,Cr)2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
- Hardness
- 2–3
- Luster
- pearly
- Colors
- emerald green
Fuchsite is chromium muscovite. Sheets flake and flash pearly.
Flexible pearly green mica flakes.
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