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alexandrite inclusions

1. Phenomenal gemstones at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Phenomenal gemstones at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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2. Book Announcement: Russian Alexandrites by Karl Schmetzer at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Book Announcement: Russian Alexandrites by Karl Schmetzer at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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3. Book Announcement: Russian Alexandrites by Karl Schmetzer at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Book Announcement: Russian Alexandrites by Karl Schmetzer at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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4. Definition of Alexandrite cat's eye at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Definition of Alexandrite cat's eye at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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5. Synthetic alexandrite identification at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Synthetic alexandrite identification at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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6. Brazilian alexandrite, Esmeraldas de Ferros
Information about Brazilian alexandrite findings and mining in Esmeraldas de Ferros, Brazil.
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7. Brazilian alexandrite, Serra Dourada
Information about Brazilian alexandrite findings and mining in Serra Dourada, Brazil.
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8. Brazilian alexandrite, Caraiba mine
Information about Brazilian alexandrite findings and mining in Pindobacu, Brazil.
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9. Australian alexandrite, Dowerin
Information about Australian alexandrite findings and mining in Dowerin, Australia.
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10. What do I need to check before purchasing alexandrite gemstone?
First and foremost, we need to look at the quality and strength of the color change. A strong change where the colors are bright and attractive under any kind of light is most desirable. Many stones are either a beautiful green in daylight or a nice pinki
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11. How can I spot the difference between a natural and a synthetic alexandrite?
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12. Are there any other gemstones which change color?
Several other well known gemstones, including diaspore, sapphire, garnet and spinel may also change color as a function of the light source but the color change of top alexandrites is distinctive and attractive under any light conditions.
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13. What causes the cat's-eye effect in chrysoberyl?
The cat's-eye effect is caused by the reflection of light off of minute, parallel, needle-like rutile crystals or hollow tubes within the stone. Cat's eye inclusions are aligned parallel to the crystallographic axis and the stones are always cut as caboch
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14. What is the difference between cat's eye and alexandrite?
Cat's eye is the popular name for an optical effect known as chatoyancy in the gemological nomenclature. Microscopic needle-like inclusions inside the stone reflect a streak of light that appears to open and close as the stone is rotated -- hence the eye
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15. What is the difference between chrysoberyl and alexandrite?
Chrysoberyl is the species name and Alexandrite is the variety name. Alexandrite is that variety of chrysoberyl that changes color as a function of the light source; green in daylight and red under incandescent light.
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16. Alexandrite inclusions
Needles of actinolite and goethite, mica, apatite, quartz, displaying two or three phases of inclusions.
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17. Alexandrite cat's eye
A chatoyant variety of alexandrite, with parallel inclusions. Cut en cabochon, it has a light cat's-eye effects.
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18. Glossary of Terms for Alexandrite Gemstone Buyer and Collector's Guide
Glossary of terms that have been discussed or mentioned at Alexandrite gemstone buyer and collectors guide
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19. Alexandrite Buyer's Guide
Comprehensive guide for buying and evaluating alexandrite gemstones
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20. Methods of Producing Synthetic Alexandrite
Information about melt and flux techniques used for the synthetic alexandrite manufacturing
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21. Alexandrite Synthetics and Imitations
Guide to synthetic alexandrite production, alexandrite imitations and the differences between natural and synthetic alexandrite
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22. Chrysoberyl Classification and Properties
A comprehensive guide to the chrysoberyl family and it's varieties, including alexandrite and cymophane gemstones
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23. Chrysoberyl Species and Variety
Information about the chrysoberyl mineral, it's properties, varieties and history
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24. Alexandrite Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions about alexandrite gemstone identification and value.
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25. What gemstones change color like alexandrite? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
What gemstones change color like alexandrite? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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26. Understanding alexandrite prices, value and appraisal at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Understanding alexandrite prices, value and appraisal at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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27. fluorescence in alexandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
fluorescence in alexandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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28. Alexandrite query at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Alexandrite query at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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29. Strong Color Change Oval Alexandrite 1.47ct.
Rare Alexandrite (Chrysoberyl) Oval 1.47cts from India (Deobhog area)
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30. Lively Daylight Green Alexandrite 2.55cts.
Extremely rare Alexandrite (Chrysoberyl) Oval 2.55cts from Tanzania (Tunduru)
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31. Alexandrite 3.03cts.
Extremely rare Alexandrite (Chrysoberyl) Oval 3.03cts from Tanzania (Tunduru)
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32. Certified Natural Alexandrite Oval 1.09cts.
Rare Alexandrite (Chrysoberyl) Oval 1.09cts from India (Deobhog area)
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33. Certified Natural Alexandrite Oval 1.34cts.
Rare Alexandrite (Chrysoberyl) Oval 1.34cts from India (Deobhog area)
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34. Certified Natural Alexandrite Oval 2.04cts
Extremely rare Alexandrite (Chrysoberyl) Oval 2.04cts from India (Deobhog area)
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