烏拉爾山脈
Sverdlovsk, Russia
俄羅斯的烏拉爾山脈是歷史悠久的礦物產區——變石、翠榴石與觀賞級孔雀石的經典來源。
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.