A green crystal from the garnet group of minerals.
Chemical Formula:
Ca3Cr2(SiO4)3
Class:
Garnet
Hardness:
6.5-7
Coloration:
Green
How to identify it
Unique Characteristics or Properties
This is a member of the garnet group of minerals, which contains well over 20 different minerals. Uvarovite is a very bright green crystal which usually forms in large patches of small crystals. Andradite is often mistaken for uvarovite when it has chromium to color it green as well.
Where to find it
The Northwest: N/A
Other: Australia, France, Ireland, Bolivia, Germany, England.
Past Uses
gemstones
How it was Made
Alterations in hyrdothermal vents of chromium bearing serpentine.
Interesting Facts
It is often found in tin mines.
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