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Large Uvarovite Garnet (Type Locality)
- Saranovskii Mine, Permskaya Oblast, Middle Urals, Russia
- Cabinet, 10.9 x 6.4 x 2.9 cm
- Start Time: 01/28/2017 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/02/2017 6:30:08 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Two generations of scintillating, gemmy, emerald-green uvarovite garnet crystals really sparkle on the hefty chromite matrix on this very rich matrix plate from the Type Locality in Russia - the Saranovskii Mine in the Urals. Uvarovite is the uncommon calcium chromium garnet group endmember. As with most such specimens brought out in the 1990s,the back has been sawed to enhance the display quality. Specimens of this quality haven't been available since the early 1990s, except for a few old lots resurfacing. A fine, really gorgeous piece, valued $750