alexandrite
gemstone
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description
- In chrysoberyl
Alexandrite is a remarkable and valued variety that when viewed along the different crystallographic (optical) axes, changes from columbine red to orange yellow to emerald green. In addition, the stone changes from green in daylight to red in artificial light.
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jewelry use
- In jewelry: The properties of gems
…used varieties of chrysoberyl are alexandrite (transparent) and precious cat’s-eye (opaque). Because of its great power of absorption of certain colours, alexandrite looks green in daylight and reddish purple in artificial light. The cat’s-eye is a yellowish green colour and is characterized by a luminous line. The intensity of the…
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