The Alexandrite Gem
The Alexandrite stone is referred by Gem Connoisseur as “Emerald by Day, Ruby by Night.” The Alexandrite Gem is the very rare color-change variety of the mineral Chrysoberyl and changes colors in different light. This stone is exceptionally rare and valuable and has chameleon-like qualities due to the complex way this mineral absorbs light. Alexandrite breathtaking color change is so striking that the phenomenon itself is often called the “Alexandrite Effect”. Typically, its’ three pleochroic colors are green, orange and purple red. Alexandrite is a relatively expensive member of the Chrysoberyl Family. Alexandrite originated on Russia’s Ural Mountain in the 1830s. Alexandrite gems are founded in Sri Lanka, East Africa and Brazil. It was named after the young Alexander II (1818-1881).
The Alexandrite Stone help individuals maintain a proper balance in life, health and prosperity. Fame is believed to be bestowed on the wearer of this rare gemstone. Wearing of this amazing stone helps to prevent the occurrence of disease of the Pancreas and Spleen.
The Alexandrite Stone shares its status as a June Birthstone with its counterparts Pearls and Moonstone. It is also the birth stone for the 55th wedding anniversary.
The absorption band of 580NM allows Alexandrite to shift from red to green when viewed under different light sources and Moh’s Hardness of 8.5. When grading an Alexandrite’s color change, gemologists consider the stone’s color in natural sunlight as the baseline.
Reference: www.gia.edu/alexandrite
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