Fuchsite is a green variety of Muscovite Mica. It differs from most other muscovites by having a variable amount of trivalent chromium instead of aluminum within the mineral. Chromium is the source of Fuchsite’s green color.
Fuchsite begins to take on a very light green color with the substitution of a small amount of chromium for aluminum. As the amount of chromium increases, the green color becomes stronger & ranges to a rich emerald green when abundant chromium is present.
Fuchsite was first described in 1842 by German geologist, Karl F. Emil von Schafhäutl (1803-1890), a professor at the University of Munich. He named the green stone Fuchsite to honor Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs (1774-1856) an Austrian mineralogist who was the curator for the mineralogy collection in Munich.
Fuchsite is considered a sensible & practical stone that provides situational understanding, taking aim at the heart of the matter. It may illuminate the spiritual path, inspiring forward movement & growth. Fuchsite offers sensible grounding, encouraging the maintenance of privacy. It may assist understanding to process through old patterns.
