Fuchsite and Ruby Tower Points Uniqueness Guaranteed: Every item is one-of-a-kind, making them ideal for all projects or designs. Listing is for (1 pound, about 9 pieces) Avg Size Range: (1.5 to 3 inches) Material Origin: (China) Fuchsite is a special variety of the mineral muscovite, where chromium atoms have slowly replaced the natural aluminum in muscovite's molecular structure. This resulting soft green mineral was named to commemorate Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs, a German mineralogist. Rubies are one of two varieties of the aluminum oxide mineral corundum. Rarer than sapphire, ruby corundum contains large amounts of chromium in its crystalline structure. Ruby is considered one of the traditional "Big 4" gemstones along with diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires, and has been used in jewelry and carvings for thousands of years. Custom Requests: Have specific preferences? Leave a message with your order, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests if possible. Handmade items vary in size, shape, and color when selected randomly (the highest quality items are chosen first). They'll be as beautiful as those in the photos.
