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Uvarovite : Ca3Cr2[SiO4]3

Laghman (Lagman; Nuristan) Province, Afghanistan

2.1 x 1.9 x 1.2 cm. An UNCOMMONLY LARGE and lustrous, dark green uvarovite garnet crystal from an UNCOMMON locality - Laghman Province, Afghanistan. This large, blocky crystal is pristine and complete all-around. SUPER representative for the species and locality.
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 146074    View Count: 209

Uvarovite : Ca3Cr2[SiO4]3, Muirite : Ba10Ca2Mn2+Ti[(OH,Cl,F)|HSi2O7]5, Sanbornite : Ba2[Si4O10]

Gun Claim, MacMillian Pass, Itsy Mts, Watson Lake Mining District, Yukon Territory, Canada

Green uvarovite grain (0.5 mm)with orange muirite and white to gray sanbornite. Ex Canadian Geological Survey specimen.
 © Van KingPhoto ID: 188619    View Count: 99

Multiple photos availableUvarovite : Ca3Cr2[SiO4]3

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

A single bright emerald-green Garnet var Uvarovite crystal sits exposed from a Calcite and Chalcopyrite(?) matrix. The Uvarovite measures to nearly 10mm, and is a well formed modified dodecahedron with well defined crystal faces, and superb lustre. The crystal is in very good condition, with minor dark inclusions, and contact at the back. A superb ...
 © Kristalle and CrysPhoto ID: 137102    View Count: 428

Uvarovite : Ca3Cr2[SiO4]3

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

2.9cm x 3.0cm x 1.4cm
Two nice dark green crystals on matrix included with Uvarovite. Collection of Danny Jones
 © Danny JonesPhoto ID: 174360    View Count: 145

Uvarovite : Ca3Cr2[SiO4]3

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

Large, intense green Uvarovite crystals on matrix. In the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History collection. Crystals are around 2 cm in diameter.
 © J.N. WingardPhoto ID: 14541    View Count: 697

Uvarovite : Ca3Cr2[SiO4]3

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

Gorgeous classic dodecahedron with excellent deep green color and superb luster. This is a huge (1.3 cm!)crystal and thus an important specimen for the species, with just minor edge wear when most of them you see are worn heavily or damaged from being popped out of the calcite. This one, however, seems to have been freestanding in the pocket and ...
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 20927    View Count: 675

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

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

Uvarovite crystal in a matrix of green Diopside. Specimen size 1,5x1cm. Uvarovite 3mm. Self colected in 1997.
Photo and collection Jorge M. Alves
 © Jorge M. AlvesPhoto ID: 82385    View Count: 257

Uvarovite : Ca3Cr2[SiO4]3

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

Uvarovite. Vasco Trancoso collection. Size: 6.5 x 7.5 x 4.5cm. The largest garnet measures 1.5 x 1.2 cm. The Garnets are well formed with quite sharp crystal faces, and the two slighter smaller darker garnets have really good lustre.
Gorgeous classic dodecahedrons with excellent green color with a huge (1.5 cm!) crystal and thus an important ...
Photo ID: 183440    View Count: 104

Uvarovite : Ca3Cr2[SiO4]3

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

This well-balanced miniature features a dramatic , nearly complete 1 cm crystal of deep green garnet perched on calcite matrix! The crystal has a few bruises but is complete on the display faces, anyhow. Such pieces are old classics, and rarely seen in such display quality. 6 x 5 x 3 cm

 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 21340    View Count: 494

Multiple photos availableUvarovite : Ca3Cr2[SiO4]3

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

Crystals up to 1mm in matrix with 2,5x2x1cm - September of 2006
 © Martins da PedraPhoto ID: 75358    View Count: 283
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