Mineral: | Garnet, Grossular-Uvarovite Series, Variety: Uvarovite | Chemical Formula: | Ca3Cr2(SiO4)3 | Size: | 33,8 x 32,4 x 23,9 crystal: 13,0 x 9,6 mm | Weight: | | Transparence: | | Quantity: | | Origin: | Outokumpu Cu-Zn deposit, Outokumpu Cu-Co-Zn-Ni-Ag-Au ore field, Itä-Suomen Lääni, Finland | Here you get in exceptional uvarovite crystal in matrix from Finland. The specimen was formerly owned by the US national Museum. The crystal has a size of more than 1 cm and a dark green color. Except a tiny area along the edge towards the matrix no damages are present and the crystal shows fine striations and beautiful luster. You get a real giant for this mineral species.

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