Uvarovite is a stone that brings harmony and love to the home.

The mineral uvarovite is a type of green garnet.
It has a bright emerald hue. In nature, such a gem is found in the form of small specimens, maximum 1-3 cm. Jewelry with uvarovite looks advantageous in gold and silver frames. In this article we will look at all the features of the mineral, different types of jewelry, and also who is suitable for uvarovite. The following tips will help you distinguish a natural mineral from a fake.

Story

Uvarovite is a bright green, emerald-colored mineral, a rare variety of garnet, found in the Urals. In 1832, the stone was described by academician G.I. Hess and received from him the name “uvarovite” in honor of the president of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Count S.S. Uvarov.
Many mineralologists believe that this man did not deserve such an honor, since he was a rather odious person. As Minister of Public Education, he stole government firewood and strengthened control over gymnasiums and universities. There are known caustic epigrams by A. S. Pushkin about Uvarov.

The stone has several other names:

• Ural emerald;
• chromium garnet;
• hanleite (uvarovite, mined in the Hanle deposit, India);
• trautvinite (this name is mainly found in foreign literature).

Physicochemical characteristics

Uvarovite is a calcium-chromium silicate.

• The chemical formula is Ca3Cr2(SiO4)3 .
• Green color.
• The shine is glassy.
• Transparency - transparent, translucent.
• Hardness - 6,5–7.
• Density - 3.4–3.8 g /cm3 .

This stone is endowed with a bright, emerald green color due to its high chromium content. Impurities make the crystals dark.

Some samples contain titanium, which gives them a yellowish appearance, or inclusions that resemble rusty streaks.

Large crystals are rare. Typically, the mineral occurs in the form of fine-grained brushes and aggregates with crystals no larger than 2–3 mm . Hatching is often visible on the edges.

Previously, it was believed that large crystals of uvarovite did not exist in nature. But recently crystals up to 1.5 cm .

Unlike other garnets, this mineral does not melt and is not affected by acids.

Place of Birth

The first deposit of uvarovite is located in the Urals.
It has not yet dried up; jewelry-quality samples of a wonderful bright green emerald color are mined here. Sometimes large specimens suitable for cutting are found. On the world market, Ural uvarovites are valued higher than others. In Russia, deposits have also been discovered in the Irkutsk region and Yakutia. The Scottish deposit Glen Skeag is famous for its high quality uvarovites. Such dark green, almost gray stones are called skiagites (after the place of extraction).

Brown-green uvarovite is mined in the Indian Hanle deposit.

Small deposits have been discovered in:

• Finland;
• Norway;
• USA;
• Canada;
• SOUTH AFRICA;
• Italy;
• Turkey;
• Poland.

All shades of mineral

The stone has no mineralogical classification. The shades of uvarovite vary depending on its deposit:

• Bright green stones, reminiscent of emerald, originate in Russia in the Urals.
• Dark green minerals with a gray tint are mined in Scotland near Glen Skiagh. Hence the name of the mineral - skiagite.
• Brown-green gems are found in Hanle, India. Such stones are called Hanleites.

Uvarovites are found with varying degrees of transparency. There are cloudy samples with inclusions of yellow tints. Stones also vary in shape. Most often it is diamond-shaped, less often rounded.

Application

Uvarovite is highly valued by gem collectors, as it is very beautiful and relatively rare.

Jewelers make wonderful brooches from this stone. It is also suitable for inserts in the form of brushes into earrings, rings, and bracelets.

The crystals do not require additional processing, since they usually have the shape of rhombic dodecahedrons. Each of the mineral brushes is unique. They look very beautiful framed in any metal, but more often the frame is gold.

Sometimes large crystals of uvarovite are extracted from the aggregates and cut into emerald cut. But, since their weight is no more than 1 carat , they do not serve as an independent insert for jewelry. Typically, such pieces are complemented by emeralds or diamonds.

Uvarovite goes well with other green garnets, beryl, and malachite.

Jewelry with uvarovite

Jewelry is the only use for green garnet. With its help you can create incredibly beautiful and sophisticated jewelry. Since most of these minerals cannot be cut, they are used in their natural form. The craftsmen preserve the bizarre shape and arrangement of individual fragments.

Each piece of jewelry is unique in the shape of the insert, and therefore creates a feeling of exclusivity for the owner.

Medicinal properties

When improving your health with the help of minerals, you cannot refuse treatment prescribed by your doctor.

Uvarovite, according to lithotherapists, improves blood composition and enhances blood circulation, so it can be used in the treatment of anemia. In this case, it is better to wear a uvarovite bracelet.

Uvarovite should not be worn daily, as it can harm the kidneys and gallbladder. For people suffering from diseases of these organs, wearing the gem is contraindicated.

The healing properties of uvarovite help improve the functioning of many organs and systems of the body. The impact of the mineral contributes to:

• normalization of high blood pressure;
• strengthening metabolic processes;
• relief from headaches, migraines (a pendant or pendant is suitable for this);
• improving the condition of the nervous system. Uvarovite is of particular importance for irritable people. Under the influence of the stone, its owner becomes calmer, depression, fatigue, and mood swings disappear. The effects of stress disappear and sleep normalizes.

Minerologists warn that uvarovite bought anywhere should not be used for medicinal purposes, as it is similar to the rare poisonous green mineral conicalcite, which contains arsenic.

Healing

Green pomegranate is widely used in folk medicine to treat various diseases. It is most often used for:

1. Improvement of the circulatory system. The stone has a positive effect on the overall composition of the blood and its circulation in tissues, the health of the entire lymphatic system, normalizes blood pressure and cholesterol balance in the body.
2. Relief from headaches, migraines and hearing loss. Pendants with uvarovite help reduce pain and normalize cerebral circulation.
3. Cleansing the body of waste and toxins, improving liver function. For this purpose, healers advise putting small bracelets with a mineral on your wrist and wearing them for at least 3 days in a row.
4. Improving vision in various diseases, increasing sharpness. For preventive and therapeutic purposes, you should know the beneficial properties of garnet stone - daily viewing of a small green garnet stone is intended for relaxation of the eyes and comprehensive health improvement.
5. Relief from the effects of stress, nervous tension and fatigue. The stone gives the owner the necessary energy and strength, strengthens the nervous system, normalizes poor sleep and eliminates signs of insomnia.

Note! Uvarovit can help even with congenital diseases and various pathologies. At the same time, you only need to wear jewelry with this mineral periodically (earrings or a ring are best worn 2-3 times a week). Constant contact of the mineral with the owner can accelerate the formation of sand and stones in the gall bladder.

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Magical

In the magical environment, natural uvarovite is considered a powerful energetic stone. Residents of the Urals, when actively mining this stone, noted a pronounced stimulating effect; the stone helped to retain energy for a long time and not get tired from physical labor.

The mineral is widely used as a means to restore passion and love fervor. Sorcerers advise sewing a stone into the corner of the pillow if the wife feels a cold and distant attitude on the part of her husband.

Note! In some European countries, the tradition of engagement gifts is still preserved. Young men in love give their future beloved rings with green garnets. With the help of this stone, they strengthen love and affection in a girl’s heart.

Also, the natural mineral is a reliable protector of troubles at home, the evil eye of envious people, theft and fires.

Uvarovite promotes the accumulation of material wealth and is a kind of symbol of honor and sense of duty for its owner. If a person seeks to get rich dishonestly, is prone to lies and fraud, the stone will not allow him to earn money. For such people, the stone will become an enemy and a significant obstacle to achieving their goal.

The gem helps honest people move up the career ladder faster, find a decent job and earn recognition from management and colleagues. Uvarovite protects the owner from wasteful behavior, helps control money and spend savings correctly.

The natural mineral is an excellent talisman for honest and devoted people who are true to their principles and moral standards in society. It brings great success and good luck to any noble endeavor, protects against scammers and adventurers, deception, evil eye and damage.

Sorcerers advise wearing the stone as follows:

1. A ring with uvarovite on the left hand will help develop intuition and abstract thinking, activate fantasy and creativity. Also, the owner will be able to easily detect deception on the part of others.
2. A pendant with a small stone helps you find answers to problematic questions in life and will help you make responsible decisions.

Note! You should not wear more than 3 jewelry with uvarovite at the same time - such a combination can negatively affect your well-being.

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Magic properties

Uvarovite, according to esotericists, helps develop intuition and recognize lies (for this the stone must be worn in a ring on the finger of the left hand).

A talisman in the form of a uvarovite necklace or pendant helps to make the right decisions and attract the people he needs to the owner.

The magic of uvarovite helps only a person with pure thoughts. Otherwise, evil wishes for other people will return to the owner of the stone.

The magical properties of uvarovite are especially strong in the areas of family and finance.

Love and family

This gem can bring happiness in love:

• In the Urals, such a pebble was sewn into the pillow of newlyweds so that it would protect them from infidelity.
• In Europe, men give a ring with this gem to girls, hoping for their love.
• Uvarovite is a wonderful amulet for the family. Placed in a silver frame, it will protect the family hearth from damage, the evil eye, and disasters (fire, theft, etc.). The amulet should be worn under clothing, and it is better if it touches the skin. The gem brings love, peace, and prosperity to the home.

Finance

This mineral helps improve the financial condition of the owner. Previously, the stone was a talisman for merchants; they wore huge rings with uvarovite brushes.

The gem can help with:

• increasing income levels;
• getting rid of debts;
• searching for a new source of income;
• promotion up the career ladder;
• proper use of the funds received.

The stone does not help in generating income from gambling and lotteries. He is favorable only to people who earn money by their own labor and in an honest way.

Where is uvarovite used?

For industry, uvarovite has no value, but in jewelry it is in great demand. Skilled craftsmen make all kinds of decorations and interior items from it.

The first products appeared in Tsarist Russia. They were made to order for Catherine II. Since the main deposit was located in this country, she could afford the luxury of green gems without damaging the state treasury.

Earrings, necklaces and rings with uvarovite were highly appreciated by foreign guests. They nicknamed the gem Catherine, or Ural emerald, because of the similarity of these two minerals in color.

Green crystals are used to make beautiful cabochons. The stone is not cut, but only its irregularities are smoothed out to obtain a round shape. Thus, smooth spheres with a shiny surface are obtained. Uvarovite cabochons are valued no less than opals, and sometimes even diamonds.

Uvarovite is also used in interior decoration. It looks impressive on walls and kitchen countertops. In addition, boxes, lamp stands and other decorative elements are made from it. The presence of a Ural emerald in the house speaks of the wealth and good taste of its owner.

Who is suitable according to their zodiac sign?

Among astrologers, Uvarovite is known as the patron saint of people born under the sign of Leo . The gem assists them in implementing their plans and promotes success in business. And, besides, it pacifies pride and pride a little.

Uvarovite is also suitable for two other fire signs of the zodiac, Aries and Sagittarius This pomegranate will sharpen their intuition and help them recognize lies.

In terms of energy, the stone is also suitable for Virgo and Capricorn , giving them self-confidence and tranquility. In addition, it will help Capricorn

Uvarovite can be used as a talisman for Aquarius , Gemini and Libra . He will help in understanding their true purpose and in the successful implementation of their plans.

For two signs of the element of Water, Cancer and Scorpio , this mineral is useless as an amulet and talisman, but wearing beautiful uvarovite jewelry is not contraindicated for them.

Astrologers do not advise Pisces . For their representatives, it will enhance the excessive impressionability inherent in this zodiac sign. The person will become more touchy, irritable, and prone to depression.

Taurus has poor compatibility with any garnets, since the dynamic energy of these stones does not suit him.

For water signs ( Cancer , Scorpio and Pisces ), the following stones can be recommended as a talisman and amulet: belomorite, labradorite, ammolite, moonstone (adularia). In addition, Cancer is suitable for:

• blue agate;
• euclase;
• aragonite;
• tektite;
• pearl;
• aventurine;
• alexandrite;
• emerald;
• cat's eye (cymophane).

For Scorpio, lucky stones will be:

• topaz;
• aquamarine;
• opal;
• sarder;
• red pomegranate;
• alexandrite;
• carnelian

Pisces are well helped by:

• rose quartz;
• opal;
• amethyst;
• jasper;
• aragonite;
• euclase;
• blue agate

Taurus can be advised as an amulet or talisman:

• rose quartz;
• agate;
• Labrador;
• spinel;
• cornelian;
• malachite.

How to care

In order for a stone or jewelry with it to retain its beauty, you must adhere to the following rules:

• store in a dark place at room temperature and average humidity;
• protect from exposure to direct sunlight (from which the magical properties of uvarovite may weaken);
• protect from falls, impacts;
• Remove dirt using a very soft brush and soap solution. Then rinse with running water and air dry or wipe with a soft cloth.

If uvarovite is used for medicinal purposes or as a talisman or amulet, it is better to store it separately from other stones so that the magic of the gem is fully revealed.

To cleanse uvarovite from accumulated negative energy, once a month you need to wash the stone in running water without using detergents. Then wipe with a soft cloth.

How to distinguish from a fake

Only a professional gemologist can accurately determine whether a stone is natural or not. But the buyer himself can recall the signs of natural uvarovite:

• Size. Brushes of Ural uvarovites consist of crystals no larger than 3 mm . Faceted crystals are rarely larger than 1 carat .
• Coloring. The color of real stone is uneven. Uniform color, perfect purity and transparency are signs of a fake.
• Presence of inclusions. Specimens without admixtures of other minerals are very rare and expensive.
• Surface reflectivity. Even after cutting, the stone retains its matte shine.
• Light refraction. Due to its crystalline structure, real stone transmits light unevenly.
• Heating rate. The stone remains cool in your hands, but the plastic and glass heat up quickly.
• Hardness. Natural stone can easily scratch glass.

Price

Uvarovite brushes cost from 700 to tens of thousands of rubles .

The cost of jewelry with this mineral depends on:

• size;
• crystal shapes;
• their cleanliness from foreign inclusions.

The average price of jewelry with uvarovite is from 1,500 per piece .

In Russian online stores you can buy uvarovite and jewelry with it at approximately the following prices:

• ring with a square insert, nickel silver frame, 22x23 mm - RUB 1,274. ;
• silver plated pendant - 2920 rub. ;
• mineral, 1–1.5 cm — 280 rub. ;
• uvarovite brush, 40x21x5 mm - 950 rub.

Jewelry

Jewelers use uvarovite to make both men's and women's jewelry of extraordinary beauty. It can be easily inlaid into any products:

• necklaces;
• pendants;
• pendants;
• bracelets;
• rings.

The mineral can be used as a main stone or combined with other gems.

Uvarovite earrings

An interesting fact is that uvarovite is often inserted into jewelry exactly in the form in which it was extracted from the ground. This is due to the fact that the crystals of the stone are quite small and it is difficult to cut them. But this feature gives the gem a special “zest”. Each of the resulting jewelry is exclusive, with a unique shape.

Products containing uvarovite are valued differently. It all depends on the size of the stone and the chosen frame. For example, a silver pendant is estimated at about 15-18 thousand rubles, the same product, but made of gold, will cost about 100 thousand rubles. Earrings made of silver will cost 14 thousand rubles, and in a gold frame - from 150 thousand rubles. Rings, bracelets and other jewelry are valued within the same range.

In addition to being sold at exhibitions and specialized stores, uvarovite can be found in private collections of natural stone lovers.