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Outokumpu Cu-Zn deposit, Outokumpu Cu-Co-Zn-Ni-Ag-Au ore field, Itä-Suomen Lääni, Finland

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Diopside : CaMg[Si2O6]

Keretti Mine, Outokumpu Cu-Zn deposit, Outokumpu Cu-Co-Zn-Ni-Ag-Au ore field, Itä-Suomen Lääni, Finland

Chromian Diopside with a well formed crystal up to 2 cm in compact Quartz matrix. Acquired by Marco Zumpe, in my personal collection. Photo Simone Citon.
 © Simone CitonPhoto ID: 179088    View Count: 97

Diopside (Var: Chromian Diopside) : (Ca,Cr)MgSi2O6

Outokumpu Cu-Zn deposit, Outokumpu Cu-Co-Zn-Ni-Ag-Au ore field, Itä-Suomen Lääni, Finland

6.5 x 6.2 x 2.9 cm. Unbelievable 3 1/2 cm vein of gemmy deep-green Chomian Diopside. From the classic locality in Finland.
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 120824    View Count: 145

Uvarovite : Ca3Cr2[SiO4]3

Keretti Mine, Outokumpu Cu-Zn deposit, Outokumpu Cu-Co-Zn-Ni-Ag-Au ore field, Itä-Suomen Lääni, Finland

Dark green uvarovite garnet crystals on chalcopyrite matrix. Overall size of mineral specimen: 5x4x3 cm. Size of individual crystals: 1-3 mm.
 © 2001 John H. BettsPhoto ID: 495    View Count: 807

Uvarovite : Ca3Cr2[SiO4]3

Outokumpu Cu-Zn deposit, Outokumpu Cu-Co-Zn-Ni-Ag-Au ore field, Itä-Suomen Lääni, Finland

A single 2mm crystal in matrix. Photographed by, and in the collection of, Karl Volkman
 © Karl Volkman04/05Photo ID: 30632    View Count: 452

Uvarovite : Ca3Cr2[SiO4]3

Outokumpu Cu-Zn deposit, Outokumpu Cu-Co-Zn-Ni-Ag-Au ore field, Itä-Suomen Lääni, Finland

A 1 cm crystal of Uvarovite on matrix from Outokumpu, Finland. Specimen and photo: Knut Eldjarn.
 © Knut EldjarnPhoto ID: 57116    View Count: 409

Multiple photos availableUvarovite : Ca3Cr2[SiO4]3, Quartz : SiO2, Diopside : CaMg[Si2O6]

Outokumpu Cu-Zn deposit, Outokumpu Cu-Co-Zn-Ni-Ag-Au ore field, Itä-Suomen Lääni, Finland

Large 17 mm uvarovite in quartz and diopside matrix. Picture and specimen Jyrki Autio.
 © JAPhoto ID: 108496    View Count: 338

Uvarovite : Ca3Cr2[SiO4]3

Outokumpu Cu-Zn deposit, Outokumpu Cu-Co-Zn-Ni-Ag-Au ore field, Itä-Suomen Lääni, Finland

From the legendary Outokumpu Uvarovite Garnet locality comes this old timer. A sharp, well colored, single Uvarovite crystal, floater, and pretty huge for the species.
Mokkivaara Mine, Outokumpu Finland
Found in ±1960
Specimen size: 1.4 x 1.3 x 1.1 cm
 © fabreminerals.comPhoto ID: 63408    View Count: 308

Uvarovite : Ca3Cr2[SiO4]3, Chalcopyrite : CuFeS2

Outokumpu Cu-Zn deposit, Outokumpu Cu-Co-Zn-Ni-Ag-Au ore field, Itä-Suomen Lääni, Finland

A 10 x 6 cm specimen with Uvarovite crystals to 8 mm embedded in Quartz and Chalcopyrite from Outokumpu, Finland. Specimen and photo: Knut Eldjarn.
 © Knut EldjarnPhoto ID: 147659    View Count: 211

Uvarovite : Ca3Cr2[SiO4]3, Diopside : CaMg[Si2O6]

Keretti Mine, Outokumpu Cu-Zn deposit, Outokumpu Cu-Co-Zn-Ni-Ag-Au ore field, Itä-Suomen Lääni, Finland

Elongated 5mm uvarovite on diopside. Field collected.
 © Jyrki AutioPhoto ID: 113533    View Count: 135

Uvarovite : Ca3Cr2[SiO4]3

Outokumpu Cu-Zn deposit, Outokumpu Cu-Co-Zn-Ni-Ag-Au ore field, Itä-Suomen Lääni, Finland

1.3 x 1.0 x 1.0 cm. A sharp, lustrous, deep green uvarovite garnet crystal with emerald-green highlights from the famous Outokumpu Mine of Finland. The partially gemmy crystal has textbook dodecahedral form and the slight contact is on the base on the back and is out of sight. Uvarovite is the calcium chromium garnet group end member. Classic, ...
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 165265    View Count: 88
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