IMA mineral species

Uvarovite

Ca₃Cr₂(SiO₄)₃

Garnet, nesosilicate mineral.

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Uvarovite specimen
Uvarovite-200516.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⚖ Density3.834 g/cm³
Heavy
🔷 Cubic✏️ streak white
Chemical formulaCa₃Cr₂(SiO₄)₃
ElementsCa, Cr, Si, O
Crystal systemCubic
Mohs hardness—
Density3.834 g/cm³
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolUv
Nickel–Strunz class9.AD.25

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Saranovskii Mine, Russia

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.