Ural Mountains
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.
What minerals are found at Ural Mountains?
Minerals from Ural Mountains include Alexandrite, Demantoid, Rhodonite, Malachite.
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.
References & databases
Mindat.org is the world’s largest open mineralogy database.