Uvarovite stone: properties, who it is suitable for according to their zodiac sign, how to wear it

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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).

Stories about Count Uvarov, state firewood and Prince Dunduk

Those who have read Kuprin’s story “The Garnet Bracelet” are already wondering, based on the description of the jewelry, whether there was some varnish in that bracelet. No, there were demantoid cabochons.

Let's talk about the name. There are many cases where stones are named after the name of the person who found them. Or just some person. This is our case.

Count Uvarov had nothing to do with the discovery of the stone. Uvarovite was first found at the Bisertsky mine (Urals), described by the mineralogist G. Hess, who named the gem in honor of the then president of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

It is unknown what Hess received from the grateful Count Hess for such a gift.

Nowadays, many mineralogists, who are interested in the history of Russia, believe that Uvarov did not deserve such an honor. He is remembered for Pushkin’s evil epigrams.

The count stole government firewood and “tightened the screws” in the management of education.

And the story about inheritance looks absolutely disgusting. The count's wife was the cousin of Sheremetev, one of the richest men in Russia. When Sheremetev became seriously ill, the prudent Uvarov considered himself the only heir of the patient. And he sealed with his personal seal the property of Sheremetev, who was still alive, so that other possible heirs would not steal it. But the patient recovered, and in high society they were indignant at Uvarov’s vile act for a long time.

By the way, Pushkin wrote a poem about this: “For the recovery of Lucullus.” The poems instantly scattered in high society. Who do you think is left to blame in this dirty story with the inheritance - Pushkin. The emperor reprimanded him. It’s true that a raven will not peck out a crow’s eye...

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We will not talk about the too tender relationship between Uvarov and Prince Dondukov-Korsakov. Pushkin said this in a scathing epigram:

“Prince Dunduk sits at the Academy of Sciences. They say such an honor does not befit Dunduk; Why is he sitting? Because well... there is.”

Why such an evil epigram? The prince was an ignorant and limited man. His dear friend Uvarov appointed him to the post of vice-president of the Academy of Sciences. The appointment caused indignation among the enlightened people of Russia.

So think about whether Uvarovit is offended by his name...

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.

How to spot a fake

Nobody wants to buy a fake. But, alas, this happens very often. Counterfeits are not uncommon on the jewelry market, and such a nuisance can happen to anyone.

This mineral has a heterogeneous color.

Therefore, it is better to go with a specialist for such purchases. And for those who want to save money, there are several tricks:

A faceted uvarovite crystal is usually no more than one carat, which is only 5.5 millimeters. And then, such specimens are rare, most stones are 2-3 millimeters in size.
Natural uvarovite has a heterogeneous color.
It scratches very easily. Glass is harder than uvarovite, so it will easily scratch it.
Like other minerals, this one has the property of heating up gradually.

Be vigilant and do not go where prices are suspiciously low. Then you won't have to worry about wasting money.

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.

Varieties and colors

Uvarovite has no mineralogical classification. The stone differs in shades depending on the place of extraction:

Bright green stones, reminiscent of emerald color, are mined in the Urals. They are also called Ural emeralds.
Dark green with a gray tint, the nuggets are considered Scottish and are found at the Glen Skeagh deposit. This mineral is called skiagite.
Brown-green stones are mined by Indians at the Hanle deposit. This type of uvarovite was called hanleite.

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The transparency of the stone, as well as the color, is different. There are specimens of “pure water”, as well as translucent or cloudy samples with various inclusions.

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

Ural emerald is in demand in the jewelry industry, as it produces amazingly beautiful jewelry. The peculiarity of the mineral is in its form of isolation.

The stone is mined using brushes and druses, consisting of many crystals no larger than 1 carat in size. It is almost impossible to process them separately, so uvarovite is used in jewelry in the form that nature endowed it with. Identical druses and mineral brushes do not exist in nature, so jewelry always looks exclusive and unique.

The stone is inserted into all types of women's and men's jewelry, set in silver or gold.

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.

Treatment with uvarovitis

Like any green gem, uvarovite is suitable for relieving eye fatigue. Admire the emerald green of the stone for 15-20 minutes, and your eyes will thank you. The same procedure will help with stress and increased nervous stress.

For men, lithotherapists offer the unique healing properties of the gem. Uvarovite is able to restore potency and return young passions and desires (with possibilities).

For headaches and migraines, apply the gem to your temples. And when placed under the pillow, uvarovite gives a calm and sound sleep.

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A bracelet with green garnet will help normalize blood pressure and heart rhythm. For the manifestation of these magical properties, it matters which hand you wear the bracelet with uvarovite on. Wear it on your left hand.

Caution: lithotherapists believe that constantly wearing products with uvarovite can provoke the appearance of stones in the gall bladder.

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.

Therapeutic effect

Lithotherapists endow the Ural emerald with strong healing properties. For several centuries it has been effectively used for:

Relieving headaches. To do this, wear a pendant or apply uvarovite crystals to your temples.
Normalization of hematopoietic function and blood pressure.
Improved metabolism.
Restoring potency and treating diseases of the genitourinary system in men.
Cleansing the body of toxins.
Normalization of weight.
Improving the condition of skin, hair, nails.
Treatment of eye diseases - glaucoma, cataracts.
Restoring the psycho-emotional state - relieving fatigue, improving mood, getting rid of insomnia, anxiety, fears, depression.

Uvarovite has not only beneficial properties, but also contraindications. The stone is not recommended to be worn if you have diseases of the gallbladder or kidneys. It is believed that constant contact with it can lead to the formation of stones in these organs.

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.

Practical use

Many people believe that stone is only suitable for interior decoration and that jewelers do not cut stones. This fact is also influenced by some nuances. First of all, luxury crystals have a natural cut that does not require additional actions. In addition, they are small in size, which makes the procedure difficult. Craftsmen can cut some samples (larger ones) by polishing them with cabochons. The mineral has found its use in many collections around the world.

Many specimens can compete with opals in their appearance.

Magical influence

The amazing play of light and shadow of luxurious uvarovite surprises and fascinates; in particular, it is considered a good sign if you see the green glow of the stone in the rays of the sunset. Since ancient times, Uvarovite has been prescribed as a cleanser of souls and thoughts. The secret lies in the structure of the crystals. Regular contact with the stone helps calm your state of mind.

To experience the maximum power of the mineral, it is important to have only pure thoughts.
Sometimes the gem takes part in magical rituals to attract the attention of the opposite sex. But only for a good purpose. It does not work with magical love spells. Therefore, black magic is not involved here.
It is worth noting that the financial problems that haunt a person are a consequence of clogged Manipura. And wearing this mineral restores the cycle. Thus, a person’s potential and his ability to make money are revealed. In addition, the stone is able to hold money and attract it. It attracts good luck and success to a person. Those planning to play the lottery can count on Fortune turning to face them.
Wearing a ring will help you avoid encounters with thieves, scammers and simply honest people. The owner of the product becomes discerning about people, his intuition is enhanced.
When wearing earrings, you can count on getting a well-paid job, which is important for careerists. They are also suitable for businessmen to wear.
A necklace or pendant with a mineral is suitable for those who despair in life and give up. Energy helps find solutions to complex issues by attracting the right people and opportunities.
Some magicians claim that products made from this mineral can help people suffering from alcoholism. Energy vibrations give a person the ability to cope with addiction.
If you purchase a figurine or other piece of furniture made from this green mineral, you can ward off fires and misfortune from your home.

Influence on Zodiac signs

Astrologers say that uvarovite protects Leo. Representatives of this zodiac constellation can quickly realize their life plans and achieve their goals, and the mineral can tame pride.

It is also indicated for Sagittarius and Aries, they should wear jewelry from time to time to enhance their intuition.

Cancers and Scorpios should not purchase jewelry with green emerald. Uvarovite is strictly contraindicated for Pisces. Otherwise, under the influence of the energy of the stone, they will become more tearful and melancholic.

It was noted that the stone harmonizes perfectly with a silver frame. For maximum impact, the products are worn under clothing so they are in contact with the skin.

Therapeutic effect

Regular visual contact helps cope with the functioning of the nervous system, stabilizes sleep, and fights nightmares;
If you wear a uvarovite bracelet, you can cleanse the lymphatic system. But those who have problems with the gallbladder should not wear it often;
For pain of various types, the stone is applied to the painful area and left for several minutes. At the same time, you should relax and clear your thoughts;
The mineral is recommended for wearing by people with genetic disorders;
Lithotherapists claim that the mineral is useful for people suffering from headaches and blurred vision.

It is worth wearing after various illnesses, since the crystal perfectly removes toxins.

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 recognize a fake

Uvarovite is in demand among jewelers and stone lovers due to its external resemblance to emerald, which is why it is often counterfeited. Synthetic materials are used for this - plastic or glass.

To protect yourself from buying a fake stone, you should pay attention to some signs:

True uvarovite has an uneven color.
The size of natural crystals rarely exceeds 1 carat.
Ural emerald retains its matte shine even after processing.
The structure of most uvarovites contains admixtures of other rocks. In rare cases, crystals of high purity are found, but they are very expensive and, as a rule, are not commercially available.
The flow of light passed through a natural mineral will be scattered unevenly.
Uvarovite has a higher hardness coefficient than glass and plastic. Real stone will scratch these materials with the slightest pressure.

Like all natural stones, uvarovite stays cool longer compared to plastic and glass.

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.

History and origin

Uvarovite is a rare variety of the garnet mineral. The discovery of the gem occurred in 1832. Deposits of emerald nuggets are located on the territory of the Saranovskoye deposit, a place where many Ural gems are mined. In the same year, chemist Hermann Hess introduced the uvarovite stone into mineralogy with a detailed description and classification. The mineral was named after the godson of Empress Catherine, Count Sergei Uvarov.

Catherine herself appreciated the extraordinary beauty of the Ural emerald. And Count Uvarov, being the president of the Imperial Academy of Sciences, played an important role in the extraction and study of the properties of uvarovite.

A distinctive feature of the mineral are small crystals, 2-3 mm in size, forming fine-grained brushes. Later, deposits of the nugget were discovered on other continents of the planet, but the gem rightfully bears the name “Ural emerald”, after the place of its first discovery.

Uvarovite very quickly gained popularity abroad. The demand for jewelry with Ural emerald has not subsided for almost 200 years. In the literature, the gem is found under the names: “trautwinite” (in honor of the American geologist J. Trautwein), “chromium garnet,” “emperor stone” and hanleyite (mined in India on the territory of the Hanley deposit).

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.

Mineral in jewelry (video)

Among jewelers, the Ural uvarovite is most valued.
It has a pure emerald hue and good shine. This makes jewelry made from it especially attractive. Crystals cannot be cut; it is impossible to emphasize or enhance their brilliance and beauty. Earrings with uvarovite stone. Scroll with your mouse:

Earrings, photo: Marta Sanchez Oms, flickr.com

The mineral is used to create designer jewelry. Due to the small size of the crystals, it is rarely used as independent inserts, although specimens larger than 0.6 cm are cut with an emerald facet. Most often, single faceted chrome garnets are used as a beautiful accompaniment to inserts that include precious and semi-precious stones (diamonds, sapphires and others that match in color).

Uvarovite brushes are used in a traditional way, dating back to the Ural miners. Inserts of the desired shape are cut out of the unit and framed. Silver jewelry with uvarovite looks exquisite, although sometimes they also have a gold frame.

Gallery of rings. Scroll with your mouse:

Photo: Marta Sanchez Oms, flickr.com

Ring, photo: Marta Sanchez Oms, flickr.com

Photo: Marta Sanchez Oms, flickr.com

Unusual ring, photo: Marta Sanchez Oms, flickr.com

Photo: Marta Sanchez Oms, flickr.com

Silver jewelry with minerals is most often purchased as talismans. Silver enhances the magical and healing properties of the stone and is often recommended for clear crystals in magic and healing. To use jewelry as magical amulets, it is recommended to purchase models where the frame does not prevent the crystals from contacting the wearer’s skin. The ring should have a hole underneath the insert and the pendant should be free of metal over most of its surface.

The cost of a unit with an area of 15-20 cm² in the USA is only 15-20 dollars; Russian stones are cheaper at gem fairs. Residents of the Ural region find aggregations of crystals in the vicinity of cities and sell them for a minimal price. Despite this, the stone may turn out to be a fake. You can distinguish it by knowing what a brush made of small crystals looks like - by its transparency, as well as the size of a single crystal: the size of a stone rarely reaches 5 mm.

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My jewelry. Emerald brush-Uvarovite. Earrings and pendant.

This release features two songs by the magnificent Engelbert Humperdinck.

I continue my series of jewelry. Here is the Uvarovite stone, otherwise called the Emerald Brush.

I bought this jewelry at a stone exhibition about 5 years ago. I immediately fell in love with these beautiful products. I was especially shocked by the large earrings. They are 10.5 cm long, and I really love large earrings.

This is a handmade original work and is very expensive, I remember how much I wanted them, but I didn’t have enough money. They were left for me, they weren’t sold, and a day later I bought them.

There was also a ring, included in the set, but you could buy it separately. I wasn’t interested in the ring, but the pendant was very interested. I was offered to turn the ring into a pendant, and I happily agreed.

We agreed, exchanged phone numbers and three days later the jeweler remade the ring for me into a pendant.

I ended up with a fabulous set.

I put this pendant on a silver hryvnia and wear this wonderful and beautiful jewelry set with pleasure.

When I asked what the name of the stone was, I remember they initially told me that it was an emerald brush, real emeralds that grow like this and are removed in the form of a brush, and then used in jewelry. But a little later they called the name Uvarovit, and they said the same thing.

In fact, Uvarovite is a type of garnet. And then I collected material for you about this wonderful and beautiful stone.

Uvarovite is a mineral, calcium-chromium silicate, a type of emerald green garnet. Named in honor of one of the presidents of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Count S. S. Uvarov (1786-1855). First described in 1822 by academician G.I. Hess.

Properties

Sometimes this mineral is called the Ural emerald, since it was originally discovered in the Urals and its color is similar to that of emerald. The bright color of uvarovite is undoubtedly due to the presence of chromium. The powder is white. Transparent, translucent. Has a glassy sheen. Large crystals are rare, usually forming fine-grained brushes and aggregates with a crystal size of no more than 2-3 mm.

Hatching is often observed on the edges. The largest crystals of uvarovite were discovered in Finland. Cleavage is imperfect. Hardness on the Mohs scale 7.5. Density 3.40 - 3.80 g/cm3. Variance 0.026. Inert in UV rays. Unlike related varieties of garnets, uvarovite does not melt in the flame of a blowpipe. Resistant to acids.

Place of Birth

Uvarovite is found in ultramafic rocks - chromites and chromium chlorites. Formed in serpentinites, in metamorphic rocks rich in iron and manganese, in metamorphosed limestones. Deposits have been discovered in Russia (Ural), Finland (Outokumpu), Norway, Canada (Quebec), USA (Oregon), South Africa (Bushveld), Turkey (Cap Daglar). Found in the Pyrenees, Himalayas, Silesia, Italy (Val d'Aostra and Lombardy).

Application

Used as a jewelry stone. Usually inserted into rings, brooches and bracelets in the form of brushes. It is of exceptional interest to collectors, as its examples are very beautiful. In Russian history, uvarovite is known as the “imperial stone”, since Catherine II had a penchant for it.

Medicinal properties

Lithotherapists attribute the ability to relieve headaches and improve vision and hearing to uvarovite. Decoration with an uvarovite insert will help cleanse the lungs and circulatory system. It is believed that uvarovite helps remove toxins from the body and helps heal nervous diseases.

Magic properties

Uvarovites are considered stones that develop intuition and the ability to foresight. Uvarovite is a talisman of honest, loyal and brave people. It can serve as a talisman against thieves and deceivers, the evil eye and damage.

Develop intuition and foresight. Uvarovite contributes to the accumulation of material wealth, but since it is a stone of honor and duty, it is absolutely useless to crooks of all stripes and categories and can even, being very angry with them, put such people in very difficult and, often, financially difficult situations.

He is the talisman of honest and devoted, faithful and brave, generous and magnanimous people, and only to them does he open his “green road”. Uvarovite is a talisman against scammers and adventurers, thieves and deceivers; The stone also serves as a barrier against the evil eye, damage, etc. Uvarovite, like demantoid, is an energetically powerful stone.

Other names

Imperial Stone is the Russian name for uvarovite, hinting at the penchant for this stone by Empress Catherine II. Siberian chrysolite is a synonym for uvarovite. Ural emerald is an old Russian name for uvarovite and demantoid.

Chromium garnet is a synonym for uvarovite.

My uvarovite is set in silver. It burns and shimmers in the sun. The earrings are very heavy, but they have a convenient clasp, just a loop and fits into a loop at the end. Of course, it’s hard to wear them all day in your ears, but their beauty is extraordinary. I do my hair with open ears and neck partly to highlight the beauty of this set.

I tried to convey the play of stone and silver as beautifully as possible. I shot without a flash, I painted with light manually. The shutter speeds were long, the shooting was difficult, I actually couldn’t breathe. Of course, I would have to use a tripod in such cases, but that’s what I decided

I think at the exhibition they originally called it the Emerald Brush, because it sounds much more beautiful and more expensive than Uvarovite. In fact, this is real Uvarovite, a rather expensive and valuable stone.

Uvarovite and emerald brush are the same thing. And very good. A few images from Google upon request.

Uvarovite-Mineral of Archangel Corundiil

This is the Uvarovite stone! It fascinates with its beauty, play of edges, emerald color, structure! Looks expensive and luxurious! I fell in love with him immediately and forever!

All pictures were taken with a Nikon D-90 camera lens-Tamron AF 17-50 2.8.

January 16, 2011, photographed today, the pictures are hot.

Uvarovite products

Given the complexity of cutting a gem, jewelers try to use stones created by nature in jewelry .

Sometimes there are specimens that seem to have been cut by an unknown hand. Craftsmen insert mineral aggregates into products, creating amazingly beautiful earrings, brooches, and pendants.

Each brush of uvarovite crystals is a unique combination of color and shape, which means that the decoration with it becomes exclusive and unique.

The magic of Ural greenery

Esotericists believe that the magic of uvarovite is most clearly manifested in two areas of human life: finances and love . The stone can become a family talisman and bring good luck in business.

Finance

Ural greenery not only attracts money to the owner: it stimulates his consciousness to build a career , find a well-paid job, and create a profitable business.

The mineral will not bring good luck in gambling and will not help you win the lottery. It will help increase income and prevent the owner from unnecessary spending .

Love and family

The magic of uvarovite allows it to be used as a family talisman . For young people, the stone can become a guide in the search for true love and their soul mate.

In families with experience, uvarovite products can revive faded feelings; they will serve as a talisman against quarrels and scandals.

Knowing the strong side of the mineral, sorcerers and witches prepare love potions from it . Ural greens are also used for rituals designed to attract the betrothed.

They advise wives to sew a small pebble into the corner of the pillow so that the husband never looks in the direction of other women and desires only his spouse.

In Europe, a gift from the groom to the bride in the form of a ring with uvarovite is considered a good omen . They believe that the emerald mineral can arouse strong feelings in the bride for her chosen one, and she will never cheat on him.

It also has protective properties: it protects the house from thieves and fire. Can help a man get rid of alcohol addiction.

worn on the left hand enhances intuition , and a pendant with a stone helps to find the right solutions in a difficult situation.

Questions/Answers

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Can a stone be offended?

Don't know. If I were Uvarovit, I would be offended. I'll explain why.

Here is what the historian S. Solovyov wrote about Uvarov: “Decent people close to him admitted with grief that he was stained all around with unclean deeds.”

Minister Dashkov, having met Zhukovsky on the arm of Uvarov, took Zhukovsky aside and said: “Aren’t you ashamed to walk in public with such a person!”

Pushkin's relations with Uvarov, initially quite neutral, deteriorated over time. Uvarov demanded that Pushkin's works undergo general censorship. And he even personally crossed out lines from the poem “Angelo.”

Pushkin wrote angrily about the count:

“Uvarov is a big scoundrel. His minion Dundukov is persecuting me with his censorship committee. He does not agree that I publish my works with the sovereign’s consent alone... By the way, about Uvarov: he is a big scoundrel and a charlatan. His depravity is known... He stole government firewood...”

There is an evil epigram by Pushkin about Dundukov:

“Prince Dunduk sits at the Academy of Sciences. They say such an honor does not befit Dunduk; Why is he sitting? Because well... there is.”

So Pushkin expressed the opinion of the world about Uvarov’s homosexual preferences and the use of his official position for personal purposes.

Uvarov had many vile, unscrupulous actions, which outraged the secular society of St. Petersburg.

So think about it, is it possible to be happy, being called by the name of such a person?

How to distinguish a fake?

First of all, in size. Natural crystals are usually no larger than 5 mm.
The hardness of uvarovite is very high. The crystal will easily leave a mark on the glass.
Uvarovite does not have an ideal color. Examine the crystals with a magnifying glass. They have a zonal coloration, with soft transitions of color shades.

How to care?

We clean uvarovite with a soap solution (it is advisable to use baby soap) and a soft brush. Then rinse with cool water.
You can air dry or gently blot with a soft absorbent cloth.
To energetically cleanse uvarovite, use running water or keep the stone on a salt “beach”.

Who should wear it?

For lovers of lotteries and all sorts of games for fun. They say uvarorvit will help you win more often.
Traders, entrepreneurs, businessmen.
Keep uvarovite crafts in your house. This will help maintain (or restore) good relations between spouses. If someone has problems with alcohol, the stone will help solve it.

How to wear?

Wear it on a ring with uvarovite on your left hand if you are doing business.

You will make informed decisions, and it will be difficult to deceive you.

Are you hearing worse? Wear earrings with uvarovite.

What is the price?

Let's look at the website of one of the Ural online stores. Samples of designer jewelry are on display. The stones, as the store owners assure, are natural.

Here you can buy brooches starting at 4,500 rubles. Interesting, varied models, careful handling of stone.
Uvarovite pendants - from 1,750 rubles, large selection.
Earrings. From 6000 rubles. The choice is small.
Rings from 1750 rubles. A couple of types. I would like more variety of models.
Sets. Earrings + ring. From 6000 rubles. Cute little sets.
There was only one bracelet with uvarovite, 6500 rubles.

What colors are there?

Uvarovite will remind you of summer, lush foliage of trees, and a grass carpet.

The bright green color of the mineral is provided by chromium.

With an increased content of titanium impurities, the color of uvarovite becomes rusty-green.

Uvarovite, gray or gray-green in color, is mined exclusively in Scotland.

Where can I buy?

In large jewelry stores, on decent Internet sites. May be found at stone exhibitions.

For your information: The Saranovskoye deposit does not produce uvarovite. But the locals are working. Rare stones are collected from dumps and sold to collectors and buyers. Here you can buy unique items. And they will cost less than in salons.

When is the best time to buy?

You need to buy grenades in the first quarter of the Moon. Any day of the week except Wednesday and Friday.

What stones does it go with?

With stones of the Air element - an ideal combination. These are sapphires, amazonites, amethysts, and emeralds.

Uvarovite combines well with gems of the Fire element. These are: diamonds, rubies, garnets, rhodolite, hematite.

Recommendations for purchasing and wearing

The main area of application of uvarovite, a very extraordinary stone, is the manufacture of jewelry. The love of jewelers for it is strong, just like in the old days. An undoubted advantage is the natural beauty of the stone, which provides a spectacular appearance to the product.

In addition, the gem is not cut, which significantly saves energy. The small size of the stones leaves the jeweler only with the task of choosing a setting. Externally, gems are located in a single formation - an aggregate. Fans of unique and exclusive jewelry can safely buy products with this stone. They are 100 percent unique, because they are created exclusively by the forces of nature.

The cost of products greatly depends on the metal from which the frame is made. So, a pendant with a silver frame costs about 15-18 thousand rubles. The gold equivalent costs from 100 thousand.

Earrings with uvarovite in silver are valued at a minimum of 14 thousand rubles, in gold the amounts reach 160 thousand rubles.

Counterfeits of Ural emerald occur regularly. Although it is not an expensive stone, its cost is far from low. To cast a fake, pay attention to several signs:

Transparency and color of the crystal. They should be uneven - the same tone and the absence of cloudy areas are alarming and suggestive of falsification.
Hardness is one of the main distinguishing features. Uvarovite is harder than glass and can scratch it.
The average size of minerals is from 2 to 3 millimeters. When purchasing large minerals, the buyer takes a risk.
The simplest test is to warm the jewelry in your hands. Real materials will stay cold for a long time. Glass or plastic products heat up instantly.

Wearing jewelry is a special art. There are many tips for uvarovite. For example, Ural stones will go perfectly with formal clothes in white, gray, and black. They will also suit holiday options - silver and gold attire. The resemblance to the deep shade of emerald will give the image nobility. The loose, modern style of clothing is difficult to match. Uvarovite in the photo looks very organic with most business clothes.

The gem requires almost no care - its excellent physical properties guarantee its safety, even after chemical treatment. The main point to monitor is your energy state. The stone needs to be cleaned periodically (and physically too). A simple and effective way is to place the nugget in a bath of salt or cleansing herbs. The fastest way is to rinse under cold running water.

Price and care

Uvarovite brushes are inexpensive, it all depends on their size. A copy of 15–20 cm can be bought for 1.5 thousand rubles. The cost of stone in products is also low.

A ring with a green garnet will cost 1.5–2 thousand rubles; in a silver frame, the price for rings starts at 5–6 thousand rubles. The cost of the product is affected not only by the material of the frame, but also by the purity of the mineral and its size .

Clean the stone with soapy water and a soft cloth. If the product is heavily soiled, treat it with a soft brush.

To restore magical energy and remove negative accumulations, uvarovite is washed under running water, or kept for some time in a salt-herbal solution .

The Ural emerald is stored in soft boxes, separately from other jewelry, and in a dark place . When exposed to sunlight, the stone loses its magical energy.

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