The facts
What ruby in Fuchsite actually is
The species behind ruby in Fuchsite is corundum in chromian muscovite rock, Al₂O₃ in KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂ with Cr; it forms in the aggregate system.
Cr³⁺ colours both the ruby red and the fuchsite green — the same chromophore in two hosts is responsible for the colour — and the chromophore, not the name, is what decides whether a colour is stable.
On the instruments it reads a specific gravity of about 2.8–3.1, with perfect basal in the mica matrix cleavage.
Where ruby in Fuchsite comes from
Commercial material comes from Mysore, Karnataka, India and Longido, Arusha, Tanzania.
Different localities give different colour and different clarity, and the trade prices them differently. We state which one.
How ruby in Fuchsite is treated
Usually untreated, but the soft mica matrix is frequently resin-impregnated so it can be polished, and some material is dyed to strengthen the green. Distinct from anyolite, which has a zoisite rather than mica matrix.
We state the treatment on every stone, including when the honest answer is that it cannot be determined. A treatment disclosed is a fact; a treatment discovered later is a refund.
What ruby in Fuchsite is confused with
Watch for Anyolite, Verdite, Aventurine and Dyed quartzite — these are what turn up sold under this name.
Because the material is opaque, refractive index is no help. Specific gravity around 2.8–3.1, hardness of 2.5–3 matrix; 9 corundum, streak and magnification do the work instead.
What ruby in Fuchsite is used for
The trades that buy ruby in Fuchsite are carving and sculpture, decorative objects, jewellery and mineral collecting. They do not want the same thing, and they do not pay in the same unit.
We quote each application in the unit that trade actually buys in, by the block, by the piece or by the carat.
Durability and care
Ruby in Fuchsite is 2.5–3 matrix; 9 corundum on the Mohs scale, with perfect basal in the mica matrix cleavage.
Below about 5.5 a stone will be scratched by ordinary household dust, which is largely quartz. That does not make it unusable — it makes it a pendant, an earring or an object rather than a ring worn every day.
Warm water, mild soap and a soft brush. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners on anything fracture-filled, stabilised, dyed or visibly included.
What ruby in Fuchsite costs
Expect roughly Rough 5–30 USD/kg; carvings 30–300 USD, depending on quality.
That is a range, not a quote. Colour, size, clarity, cut and origin move the figure a long way inside it, and the only honest price is one given against a specific stone. Send us what you need and we will price it.
Questions
Is ruby in Fuchsite treated, and how?
Usually untreated, but the soft mica matrix is frequently resin-impregnated so it can be polished, and some material is dyed to strengthen the green. Distinct from anyolite, which has a zoisite rather than mica matrix.
Where does ruby in Fuchsite come from?
Mysore, Karnataka, India and Longido, Arusha, Tanzania. Origin affects price, so we name the locality rather than the country on every quote.
Is ruby in Fuchsite hard enough to wear every day?
Not really. At 2.5–3 matrix; 9 corundum on the Mohs scale it is softer than the quartz dust in ordinary household dirt, so it scratches with wear. It suits pendants, earrings and objects better than a daily ring.
How much does ruby in Fuchsite cost?
Indicatively Rough 5–30 USD/kg; carvings 30–300 USD. Colour, size, clarity and origin move the price a long way within that, so treat it as a range and ask for a quote against a specific stone.
What is ruby in Fuchsite confused with?
Most often Anyolite, Verdite, Aventurine and Dyed quartzite. Since the material is opaque, separation relies on specific gravity near 2.8–3.1, hardness and magnification.
What is ruby in Fuchsite used for besides jewellery?
carving and sculpture, decorative objects and mineral collecting. Each of those trades buys it in a different form and a different unit.
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