Uvarovite Green Garnets Mini Cluster, Saranovskii Mine, Russia—TN22

*This is a minature specimen—please consider dimensions and examine scale photos carefully! Perky box is approx 1.25” for scale.* This is quite a unique specimen--it is a miniature cluster of lustrous, natural miniature green Uvarovite garnets on matrix! This cluster is very small and aesthetically arranged, with the glittery crystals wrapping around all sides—it is featured in a perky box with locality info. This is a special and unusual miniature cluster, and would make an excellent addition to any specimen or jewelry supply collection! Uvarovite is a rare member of the Garnet group, and is a rich and unusual variety of emerald green gem. It is the only true Chromium garnet. (That is, the only garnet variety which incorporates chromium into its specific chemical formula--however, other garnets may exhibit chromium impurities.) Uvarovite nearly always forms druzy or micro crystalline layers over a matrix; rarely does it form single crystals. Locality: Saranovskii Mine, Russia. Dimensions: contact me Weight: contact me Garnet is the name of a group of minerals, which can form in virtually any color, and many different habits. Garnet varieties include almandine, pyrope, spessartine, grossular, uvarovite, and andradite. Garnets form in the cubic, or isometric, system--they form geometric shapes such as pentagonal dodecahedron, rhombic dodecahedron, and trapezohedron. Garnets display a range of chemical properties, and hardness varies between 6.5-7.5. Healing Properties: Garnet is most often associated with grounding and physical health and vitality. Check out more crystals and specimens in my Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/PhenomenalGems?ref=si_shop