Ural Mountains
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The Ural Mountains of Russia are a historic mineral region — the classic source of alexandrite, demantoid garnet, and ornamental malachite.
About Ural Mountainsextended article
What it is known for
Ural localities produced gem alexandrite (colour-change chrysoberyl), brilliant green demantoid garnet, the great malachite used in Russian decorative art, and fine rhodonite.
What collectors look for
Gem alexandrite and demantoid are the prizes; classic Ural malachite and rhodonite carry strong historic and decorative value.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ural Mountains?
Ural Mountains is a mineral locality in Sverdlovsk, Russia. It lies at approximately 60.0000°N, 60.0000°E. Elevation is about 1000 m.
What minerals are found at Ural Mountains?
Signature minerals from Ural Mountains include Alexandrite, Demantoid, Rhodonite, Malachite. The locality lies in Sverdlovsk, Russia, and each mineral links to a full reference entry with formula, crystal system, and collector notes.
What is Ural Mountains known for?
The Ural Mountains of Russia are a historic mineral region — the classic source of alexandrite, demantoid garnet, and ornamental malachite.
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