Alexandrite specimen from Zimbabwe, showing slight bluish green in daylight/halogen and purple in fluorescent lighting. Joe Budd Photos. © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.
Translucent Green Color-Change Alexandrite Rough from Zimbabwe
Alexandritespecimen from Zimbabwe, showing slight bluish green in daylight/halogen and purple in fluorescent lighting. Joe Budd Photos. © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.
Article: Alexandrite Buying Guide
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| Gemstone | Chrysoberyl, Alexandrite |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Origin | Zimbabwe |
| Gem State | Rough |
| Color | Green, Purple |
| Transparency | Translucent |
| Photo phenomena | Color Change |