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Alexandrite - The Magical Stone
GEMHUB has bought you beautiful and Magical Color-Changing Alexandrite. You find it really satisfying in fulfilling the thirst for pleasing gemstones. Alexandrite has a hardness of 8.5 on the Mohs scale, it is softer than Sapphire and harder than Garnet?the other gemstones that can change color. Alexandrite is however, incredibly rare and is often found as a by-product while mining for other gemstones. If you find an alexandrite, consider yourself lucky!
The one who is looking for a favorable birthstone can check upon it. Junes birthstone Alexandrite is considered “natures magic trick,” as it changes from green to red depending on whether it is exposed to the light of the sun or light of a fire. It is also the Anniversary stone for the celebration of 55 years of marriage.
Worth of Being a Magical Trick of Nature
Due to the incredibly rare nature of this gemstone, it tends to be more expensive. Its also worth mentioning that the supply of this stone is dwindling, so its well worth the investment if you get your hands on it. They are found in Russia, Sri Lanka, Brazil, India, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Southern Tanzania, and Myanmar.
Changing the color of an alexandrite stone is magical for many different reasons. Natural alexandrite is rare and hard to find, making it a unique addition to any collection, while its ability to change color indicates a kind of hidden magic within the stone. Now you know why we called it natures magic trick!
Phases of Alexandrite from ROUGH to a Clear-Cut JEWELRY ITEM
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Rough Phase Of Alexandrite GemstoneAlexandrite is the color-change variety of the mineral Chrysoberyl. This is a Natural Alexandrite is in its original raw rough form Mined from earth crust. This rough gemstone can be used for tumbling, cabbing, polishing & cutting and is even used for therapy. The stone is also used to promote healing, relieve stress, and help you stay energized. |
Cutting Phase Of Alexandrite GemstoneAlexandrite is a very rare gemstone. It has an attractive, vitreous luster when polished and faceted. Alexandrite is typically cut into shapes known as mixed cuts. These contain brilliant cut crowns and step-cut pavilions. For alexandrite with many flaws and inclusions, the cats eye cabochon makes for a good cut. Alexandrite can also change yellowish or pink colors and few rare specimens exhibit what is known as cats eye when its cut en cabochon. |
Ready to Wear JewelryAlexandrite is relatively hard?8.5 on the Mohs scale. It has excellent toughness and no cleavage, which is a tendency to break when struck. This makes it a good choice for rings, pendants, necklaces, earrings and other mountings subject to daily wear or party wear. |
Mined from Various Countries
The mines in the Ural region of Russia no longer produce large amount of gem-quality alexandrite. Alexandrite is now mined in parts of Africa, Brazil, and Sri-Lanka although the gem is still extremely rare and valuable. The value of Alexandrite can vary from significantly from Dollar 10,000 per carat to over Dollar 50,000 per carat depending on many factors.
The Magical Color Illusion
The best alexandrites are teal, vanadium green, greenish blue, or blue-green under natural daylight or fluorescent and change to purple-red or red under incandescent light. The more apparent the color change, and the more vivid the colors, the more valuable the gem.
Synthetic Production
Synthetic alexandrite can provide a color change too, although this often involves a sapphire-like color change from greyish blue to pink. These varieties are worth around a dollar per carat, making them cheap and easy to get. It’s been in production since the early 1900s and is in use in some antique jewellery. If your stone is larger than a carat and has no inclusions, its almost certainly a synthetic one.
Best Metal For Alexandrite Jewelry
Theyre the most popular metal colors for ring settings for alexandrite. White gold (or white metals such as palladium or platinum) gives a modern look to alexandrite. Ensure that the metal of the setting is hard enough to hold the alexandrite ? we recommend gold, platinum, or palladium.
