Natural Fuchsite Flame - Green Striped Fuchsite Flame. - Height: 180 mm - Width: 110 mm- 1440 g - (1)

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Natural fuchsite flame from Brazil, Green Striped Fuchsite Flame carved from a block of natural fuchsite, 18 cm high, 11 cm wide, 5 cm deep, weight 1.44 kg, Rare.

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Green Striped Fuchsite Flame — This flame has been carved from a block of natural fuchsite, a bright green variety of muscovite belonging to the mica group. Its characteristic color, ranging from light green to emerald green with golden and silvery hues, is mainly due to the presence of chromium within the crystalline structure. The visible bands and veins create a vibrant, shifting effect, giving the piece dynamism and uniqueness. Mineralogically, fuchsite belongs to the phyllosilicates and displays a typical micaceous cleavage, which yields silky reflections and superficial glints. This mineral forms in aluminum- and silica-rich metamorphic rocks, often in association with quartz, corundum, or kyanite. Historically and symbolically, fuchsite has been valued as a stone linked to regeneration, resilience, and a connection with nature. In many traditions it is associated with the heart and vitality, connected to the life cycle and the capacity to renew itself. In modern crystal therapy, it is considered a stone useful for stimulating optimism, creativity, and inner harmony. The flame-shaped workmanship enhances the stone’s natural veining and reflections, transforming this specimen into a refined collectible object while also serving as a decor piece with strong visual impact. With its fresh, bright hues, fuchsite brings a touch of natural energy and balance to any environment. Main characteristics: Material: Natural fuchsite Crystallographic system: Monoclinic Group: Phyllosilicates (micas) Color: Green with silvery and golden reflections Workmanship: Hand-carved and hand-polished in flame shape

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Green Striped Fuchsite Flame — This flame has been carved from a block of natural fuchsite, a bright green variety of muscovite belonging to the mica group. Its characteristic color, ranging from light green to emerald green with golden and silvery hues, is mainly due to the presence of chromium within the crystalline structure. The visible bands and veins create a vibrant, shifting effect, giving the piece dynamism and uniqueness. Mineralogically, fuchsite belongs to the phyllosilicates and displays a typical micaceous cleavage, which yields silky reflections and superficial glints. This mineral forms in aluminum- and silica-rich metamorphic rocks, often in association with quartz, corundum, or kyanite. Historically and symbolically, fuchsite has been valued as a stone linked to regeneration, resilience, and a connection with nature. In many traditions it is associated with the heart and vitality, connected to the life cycle and the capacity to renew itself. In modern crystal therapy, it is considered a stone useful for stimulating optimism, creativity, and inner harmony. The flame-shaped workmanship enhances the stone’s natural veining and reflections, transforming this specimen into a refined collectible object while also serving as a decor piece with strong visual impact. With its fresh, bright hues, fuchsite brings a touch of natural energy and balance to any environment. Main characteristics: Material: Natural fuchsite Crystallographic system: Monoclinic Group: Phyllosilicates (micas) Color: Green with silvery and golden reflections Workmanship: Hand-carved and hand-polished in flame shape

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Details

Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Natural Fuchsite Flame -
Mineral form
Green Striped Fuchsite Flame.
Supplement
RARE!!!
Weight
1440 g
Country of origin
Brazil
Height
180 mm
Width
110 mm
Depth
50 mm
ItalyVerified
14145
Objects sold
98.46%
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