description Uvarovite Garnet Overview
Uvarovite is a chromium-rich mineral species in the garnet group. It typically has an emerald-green color and commonly occurs as small crystals coating the surface of a matrix rather than as large transparent stones. The mineral was described in the nineteenth century and is associated with chromium-bearing rocks, including deposits in the Ural Mountains of Russia. Its drusy crystal surfaces are used for specimens and occasionally for jewelry or ornamental pieces.
help Uvarovite Garnet FAQ
What is uvarovite garnet?
Uvarovite is a chromium-rich mineral in the garnet group. It is typically emerald green and often forms small crystals on a darker matrix.
Why is uvarovite usually found as small crystals?
Uvarovite commonly grows as a coating of tiny crystals on matrix rather than as large transparent stones. This habit makes attractive display specimens more common than large faceted gems.
What gives uvarovite its green color?
Chromium is the key element responsible for uvarovite's strong green color. The mineral's chromium-rich chemistry distinguishes it from many other garnets.
Can uvarovite garnet be cut into large gemstones?
Large transparent uvarovite gems are uncommon because the mineral usually occurs as small crystals attached to matrix. It is therefore more often collected as a mineral specimen than used for large jewelry stones.
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