Varieties of uvarovite and its properties

Uvarovite is a rare bright green garnet subspecies, which was discovered in 1832 at the Saranovskoye Ural deposit. The chemist G. Hess, who described the mineral, named it uvarovite in honor of Sergei Uvarov, president of the Imperial Academy of Sciences. The advantages of the mineral were highly appreciated by the Empress Catherine herself (the godmother of S. Uvarov). The gem is also called the imperial mineral, the Ural emerald, chrome garnet, trautvinite and hanleite.

Uvarovite has not been subjected to taxonomic analysis, that is, the mineral has not been classified, since the color shades of the mineral are highly dependent on the places of its discovery:

• thus, minerals of bright green shades (Ural emeralds) are extracted from the deposits of the Urals;
• dark gray-green minerals are mined in the Scottish deposits (Glen-Skiag) and are called glenskiagite;
• brown-green stones mined in India (Hanle) are called Hanleites.

Jewelry craft is the only area where the mineral has found its use. The craftsmen liked it because of the incredible natural beauty of the crystals. A feature of the mineral is that it is not processed to create jewelry, but is used in its original form. Cutting gem crystals is a daunting task.

Nature itself has presented this wonderful mineral to man in a ready-made, exclusive form.Therefore, the mineral is present in jewelry in the form of geological aggregates, which are unique crystalline complexes (brushes). In other words, any such decoration is unique and seems to breathe untouched nature.

The cost of uvarovite jewelry varies greatly. In combination with silver, the products are sold at affordable prices. But excellent work in combination with gold will cost significantly more. For example, a relatively modest silver pendant with a Ural emerald is estimated at 14-18 thousand rubles, a similar pendant made of gold with a mineral can cost 100-110 thousand rubles.

The unique and direct natural beauty of the mineral leads to constant interest in it on the part of collectors. Some of them have the rarest stones of the most unique beauty and structure.

It is necessary to search for the mineral in rocks rich in manganese and iron. There are few deposits corresponding to the growth conditions of uvarovite crystals in nature.

• Saranovskiy (South Ural) uvarovites are traditionally considered the best and are more expensive. Large specimens suitable for faceting are sometimes found here.
• The grayish skiagites from the deposits of Scotland are practically in no way inferior to them.
• Small deposits of the mineral have been found in the USA, Canada, South Africa, Turkey, Norway. Uvarovite is mined in the fields of Italy, India, Finland, Poland. Sometimes the gem is found in the mountains of the Himalayas and Pyrenees.

Uvarovite is a primordially Russian, noble-looking stone that resembles an emerald. This similarity is provided by the chromium contained in the mineral. When crushed, the mineral turns into a white powder. Ural emerald has a glossy shine, characteristic of glass. A special difference from garnets is that the mineral does not melt under high temperature exposure and does not come into contact with acids.

The potassium contained in uvarovite can be attributed to one of the pomegranate subspecies. The mineral also contains chromium, and the presence of titanium in it gives the mineral a reddish hue. The iron content of the mineral gives the stone deep shades of emerald. According to its chemical composition, uvarovit is considered a complex chromium and calcium silicate.

In the sun, the mineral shimmers fancifully. It is often used in scientific optical experiments to study the conditions of refraction of light rays. Some specimens are so pure that they are like a transparent drop of water. Others, with a denser structure, are somewhat unclear, which does not affect the beauty of the stone, but gives it a significant share of exclusivity.

The mineral is small in size - from two to five millimeters, often small stones are soldered into medium-sized aggregates. Some specimens of the mineral are up to 10 mm in size. The largest crystal, 15 mm long, was found in Finland. Crystals of the mineral are usually transparent and give off the luster of glass. The mineral has a hardness (Mohs scale) of 6.5-7.5 and a specific gravity of 3.8 g / cm3.

In magic, the Ural emerald, according to esotericists, has its own specialization and is important in the field of finance and family relations. Here the "talents" of the mineral are fully revealed.

• The gem is able to attract money to its owner so much that the latter can get rich in a short time. However, such help comes as a reward only to a hardworking person who earns by his tireless work. Lazy people are excluded from this list.
• Helps nugget and career advancement as well as job seekers with a good salary. Promotes mineral and economical use of money.
• In the sphere of family relations, the Ural gem acts as a talisman and attribute for conducting love rituals. The stone supports a person in search of real love and strengthening the family, acting as a talisman. In a marriage that has taken place, the mineral will revive fading love feelings, save you from betrayal and unexpected partings.
• Ural sorcerers and shamans used uvarovite to prepare miraculous drinks of love and to carry out special love spells. According to the existing belief, wives in the Urals usually sewed uvarovite crystals into their husband's pillow, performing a kind of rite of love for their spouse.
• In Europe, according to an old tradition, brides are presented with rings with trautwinite, which, according to popular belief, kindles strong and long-lasting feelings in the hearts of girls.
• Uvarotvit is a reliable defender of the house, it resists the penetration of thieves into the home, protects it from natural disasters and fires. Protects the owner from unhealthy cravings for alcohol.
• Promotes the strengthening of intuitive thinking, if you put a ring or a ring with a mineral on your left finger. The owner of the ring will begin to identify deception easier and faster, make more rational decisions in confusing situations.

Healers used uvarovite even before it was discovered by geologists and used it to strengthen male strength. Modern lithotherapists confirm its effectiveness.

The studied medicinal qualities of the mineral include:

• normalization of the process of hematopoiesis and the work of the cardiovascular system, treatment of hypertension and anemia;
• increasing the efficiency of metabolic processes and other relevant vital functions of the body;
• cleansing the body of toxins, toxins and normalizing weight;
• improvement of the skin;
• restoration of hearing and vision in the event of cataracts and glaucoma;
• relieving headaches (apply the mineral to the forehead and temples);
• the Ural nugget treats a number of neurological diseases, ensures healthy sleep, relieves depression, fatigue and chronic anxiety.

Uvarovite forms and emphasizes the nobility of the image and therefore suits strong and self-confident people. The green dominant of the stone is in perfect harmony with items of clothing in white, dark, gray and golden colors. Mineral corresponds to the classic and elegant style - a formal suit, elegant dress in delicate shades. Disharmonizes the mineral with jeans, jumpers and other everyday, everyday items of clothing.

Astrologers believe that the Ural nugget is ideal for Leos, improving the quality of life and increasing their level of determination. You should not use this gem for Pisces, as in this case, manifestations of emotional instability are possible.

The stone is recommended to be worn:

• Gemini, Aquarius and Libra - to gain the proper perseverance in achieving the goal;
• Sagittarius and Aries - to strengthen intuitive thinking;
• Capricorn, Virgo and Sagittarius - as a talisman, to strengthen faith in oneself and achieve spiritual harmony;
• Scorpio and Cancer uvarovite jewelry will bring aesthetic satisfaction.

Pendants and necklaces with uvarovites have the maximum magical effect. Used as talismans, these jewelry help desperate and already discouraged people find a way out of difficult situations.

Uvarovite is not considered an expensive mineral, but it is not a cheap stone either. In terms of cost, it occupies an average niche.This does not exclude the possible appearance on the market of its various fakes. The following signs will help to identify a fake:

• perfectly clean, absolutely transparent crystals with a uniform color are usually fake, since the natural conditions for crystal growth cannot be perfect;
• the hardness of the mineral is higher than that of glass, therefore a real mineral leaves traces (scratches) on the glass surface;
• Ural emerald brushes usually include stones no more than 23 millimeters in size, and larger stones are a sign of possible falsification.

In care, the Ural gem is unpretentious - strong, wear-resistant, resistant to high temperatures and the effects of aggressive elements. However, one should not forget about the careful attitude towards him.

• Mineral care involves not only hygienic, but also energetic sense. It is cleaned with a soft brush using a soapy solution. Then the decoration is poured over with clean water and air-dried or wiped with a soft cloth.
• In the energetic context, salt-herbal formulations or clean running water are used for cleaning.
• They store the stone separately from other jewelry to preserve energy purity.
• It is recommended to protect the stone from direct sunlight, which weaken the energy potential of the mineral.

For the features of the stone, see below.