the uvarovite (or uvarovite) is a Nésosilicate of the family of the Grenat S chromiferous calcic. Its chemical formula is CaCr (SiO). Its name comes from Russian S.S. Ouvarov (1786-1855).

Uvarovite often meets in the chromium layers.

Layers

• Russia (the Ural, area of Syssert and Nijnij Taghil)
• Finland (Outukumpu)
• South Africa (Massive of Bushveld to Transvall)
• Canada (Quebec-Orford)
• Poland (Jordanow)
• the United States (Texas, Oregon-Riddle)
• Norway (Röros)
• Ethiopia

Uses

Uvarovite is sometimes cut like fine stone (facets cabochons). Sometimes like chromium ore.

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