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Glittering Stones >> Semi
Precious Stones >> Alexandrite
Semi Precious Stone Alexandrite
These rare gemstones
are named after the Russian tsar Alexander II (1818-1881),
the very first crystals that having been discovered
in April 1834 in the emerald mines near the Tokovaya
River in the Urals. This discovery was made on the day of future
tsar came to age. Although alexandrite is the
relatively young gemstone, it certainly had a
noble history. Since it shows both red and green color, the principal
colors of old Imperial Russia, it inevitably became a national
stone of tsarist Russia.
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Historical Facts of Alexandrite
| Refractive Index |
1.741 - 1.760 |
| Chemical Composition |
BeAl2O4 |
| Hardness |
8.50 |
| Density |
3.73 |
| Crystal Group |
Orthorhombic |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Month of the year |
June |
| Planet |
Mercury |
| Color |
Color changing from green to red |
| Ocurrence |
Tanzania, India, Russia, Madagascar,
Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Zambia |
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Gemstone Alexandrite Jewelry
| Alexandrite Bracelet |
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| Alexandrite Earrings |
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| Alexandrite Necklace |
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| Alexandrite Rings |
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