Uvarovite
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Mineral NameUvarovite
Chemical FormulaCa₃Cr₂(SiO₄)₃
Mohs Hardness7
Crystal Systemcubic
Lustervitreous
Streak Colorwhite
Cleavagenone
Fractureconchoidal
Specific Gravity3.6
Colorsemerald green
Transparencytransparent
Type LocalityUral Mountains, Russia
Mineral GroupSilicates
Usescollector, jewelry
Associated Mineralschromite, serpentine, diopside, quartz
Rarityuncommon
Description
Uvarovite typically forms small, sparkling, emerald-green dodecahedral crystals, often appearing as drusy coatings on a matrix, as seen in the image.
Geological Context
This rare garnet forms in chromium-rich metamorphic rocks, serpentinites, and chromite deposits, often associated with other chromium-bearing minerals.
