Alexandrite (Color Change)
Natural Alexandrite – Genuine Alexandrite – Color Change Alexandrite
Alexandrite, is known for its rare-color change feature and was first discovered in the 1830s in the Ural Mountains, Russia. Due to its color change ability, it is also called ’emerald by day, ruby by night’
Natural Alexandrite is hard to find and is known to be an extremely rare one.
What is its value?
Did you know, a 21.41-carat Alexandrite stone was sold at an auction for a whopping $1.4 million in 2014! Alexandrite will be expensive basis its rare color-changing ability; the more apparent it is, the more its worth.
This valuable gemstone has metaphysical powers and is used in crystal healing therapies. Since its discovery, it has been believed that the Alexandrite brings good fortune to its wearers and helps to boost their self-esteem.
Physical properties of Alexandrite
- Mineral class: Chrysoberyl
- Color: Green in daylight to Pinkish Purple in incasdecent light (Color change)
- Streak: White
- Hardness as per Mohs scale: 8.5
- Refractive index: 1.744 – 1.755
- SG: 3.5 – 3.8
- Luster: Vitreous
- Cleavage: Good; they often display parting along twinned crystals
- Tenacity: Brittle
A guide to Alexandrite color change
Phase 1: To see its primary color in daylight
- Keep the Alexandrite under natural sunlight or a desk light that throws fluorescent color.
- The color ranges of green will be observed: right from yellowish-green, brownish-green, bluish green, and others.
- These variations will depend on the Alexandrite quality
Phase 2: To display the change in color
- Place the Alexandrite under warm or yellow LED light, penlight, or candlelight – mostly in a darker setting.
- The color ranges of purple will be observed: right from pinkish-purple, red-purple, brownish purple, and others.
- These variations, again, will depend on the Alexandrite quality
A report from a reputable lab will help you to identify a natural Alexandrite without any sort of artificial treatment.
Today, Alexandrite has been the most cherished gemstone on earth; thanks to its color-changing ability in light. Adding to this is its limited supply, which is why it is considered a true rarity.
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