乌拉尔山脉
Sverdlovsk, Russia
俄罗斯的乌拉尔山脉是历史悠久的矿物产区——变石、翠榴石与观赏级孔雀石的经典来源。
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.