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Alexandrite

A green chromian variety of chrysoberyl; exibits a colour change in natural and artificial light. Named in 1842 by Nils Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld in honour of Alexander II of Russia.


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1 specimen: 0288 — 0.50 ct, Brazil, Minas Gerais, Antônio Dias, Hematita.


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