gems, chromite, Russia, Urals, analytical

A description of the geology and mineralization of the Sarany chromite deposit in the Russian Urals, accompanied by a list of recorded minerals. Particular interest centres on deep-green chromium-bearing titanite, including material suitable for ornamental use, and associated species such as uvarovite, perovskite, diaspore, and amesite. Rare minerals reported include kassite, laurite, redledgeite, and shuiskite, highlighting the locality’s importance to mineral collectors.