Alexandrite (Chrysoberyl) Gemstones
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Hardness
8.5 on the Mohs scale.
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Occurrence
United States, Russia (Ural Mountains), Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Zimbabwe (Rhodesia), Brazil, Madagascar, Italy.
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Appearance
Named after the Russian Czar, Alexander II, alexandrite is the gemstone most noted for it's color changing abilities. Colors are greenish outdoors, and reddish to violet under artificial light. Alexandrite is extremely rare. Look out for alexandrite which is too clean, or at a price which seems too low, it's probably synthetic. Natural alexandrite rarely exceeds 2 carats. Can be confused with synthetic alexandrite, or synthetic color change corundum. Pearl, moonstone and alexandrite are the birthstones of the month of June. Photographs have been retouched to show the approximate color change from indoors to outdoors.
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Enhancements
Alexandrite is not enhanced.
More information on gemstone enhancements.
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Gemstone Family
Alexandrite is a member of the Chrysoberyl gemstone family.
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0.66 ct., 'AAA' Grade |
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| 6.0x4.1mm Oval Cut |
| Medium Light |
| Slightly Grayish Slightly Bluish Green |
| Very Slightly Included |
| [N] Not enhanced. |
| One of a kind. |
| Good color change. |
| Alexandrite Chrysoberyl |
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Calibrated Alexandrite
Calibrated Alexandrite
Specify size, shape and quality when ordering. Prices are subject to change without notice. Actual carat weight may vary from the average carat weight listed.
- AA Green to greenish blue, slightly included, moderate to medium color change, 70%.
- A Light green to greenish blue, included, weak to low color change, 30 to 50%.
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| Alexandrite |
Quality |
AA |
A |
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| Shape |
Size |
Avg. Weight |
Price Each |
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1.5mm
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0.02 ct.
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1.75mm
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0.03 ct.
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2mm
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0.04 ct.
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2.25mm
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0.05 ct.
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2.5mm
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0.08 ct.
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2.75mm
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0.10 ct.
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3mm
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0.12 ct.
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3.5mm
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0.20 ct.
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4mm
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0.27 ct.
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