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1. 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; HTML, 38 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:02:49; /chapters/glossary/index.html
2. Alexandrite Frequently Asked Questions: Answers to frequently asked questions about alexandrite gemstone identification and value.; HTML, 46 Kb, 2008-07-20 12:02:11; /chapters/faq/index.html
3. Alexandrite Synthetics and Imitations: Guide to synthetic alexandrite production, alexandrite imitations and the differences between natural and synthetic alexandrite; HTML, 60 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:01:43; /chapters/chapter7/index.html
4. Alexandrite Buyer's Guide: Comprehensive guide for buying and evaluating alexandrite gemstones; HTML, 77 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:02:02; /chapters/chapter9/index.html
5. Alexandrite Myths, Legends and Lore: Collection of myths, legends and lore surrounding the alexandrite gemstone; HTML, 50 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:01:57; /chapters/chapter8/index.html
6. Chronological History of Alexandrite: Chronological history timeline, depicting the history of the alexandrite gemstone and it’s roots; HTML, 33 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:02:08; /chapters/chronology-on-the-history-of-alexandrite.html
7. Methods of Producing Synthetic Alexandrite: Information about melt and flux techniques used for the synthetic alexandrite manufacturing; HTML, 41 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:01:46; /chapters/chapter7/methods-of-producing-synthetic-alexandrite.html
8. The Alexandrite Laser: Synthetic alexandrite predominantly used as a laser and was initially developed for military and government applications; HTML, 41 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:01:54; /chapters/chapter7/the-alexandrite-laser.html
9. A Bibliography of Alexandrite Gemstone Buyer and Collector's Guide: An annotated bibliography of Alexandrite Gemstone Buyer and Collector's Guide; HTML, 59 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:08:19; /chapters/bibliography.html
10. Synthetic gemstone growth techniques: Information about melt, solution growth and vapour deposition techniques used for synthetic gemstones manufacturing; HTML, 38 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:01:50; /chapters/chapter7/synthetic-gemstone-growth-techniques.html
11. How can I spot the difference between a natural and a synthetic alexandrite?: HTML, 26 Kb, 2008-07-29 08:11:26; /chapters/faq/how-can-i-spot-the-difference-between-a-natural-and-a-synthetic-alexandrite.html
12. 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; HTML, 25 Kb, 2010-08-11 04:12:00; /discussion/topic/book-announcement-russian-alexandrites-by-karl-sch-FRM-361
13. 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; HTML, 25 Kb, 2010-08-11 04:12:00; /discussion/topic/book-announcement-russian-alexandrites-by-karl-sch-FRM-362
14. I have an alexandrite ring that my parents purchased in the 50s, what are the chances the stone is a genuine natural alexandrite?: It is very unlikely that even an old alexandrite ring could contain a natural alexandrite. Natural alexandrites, especially large clean stones are extremely rare and almost never available at any price. Most old inherited alexandrite rings are actually sy; HTML, 27 Kb, 2008-07-29 08:11:37; /chapters/faq/what-are-the-chances-an-alexandrite-purchased-in-the-50s-is-natural.html
15. Alexandrite Gemstone Buyer and Jewelry Collector Guide: Alexandrite gemstone buyer and jewelry collector guide holds information on history, lore, value and properties of the chrysoberyl varieties, including alexandrite and cymophane gemstones.; HTML, 29 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:00:39; /chapters/index.html
16. Is there a difference between Russian and Brazilian Alexandrite gemstones?: The mining of alexandrite in Russia lasted less than 100 years from the time it was discovered in 1833 to the early 1900’s. It was George Kunz, the gemologist/gemstone buyer for Tiffany & Co that probably did the most to popularize this unique gemst; HTML, 27 Kb, 2008-07-29 08:09:57; /chapters/faq/is-there-a-difference-between-russian-and-brazilian-alexandrite-gemstones.html
17. Re: My mother has an Alexandrite ring she may wish to sell at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide: Re: My mother has an Alexandrite ring she may wish to sell at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide; HTML, 25 Kb, 2010-12-09 02:01:01; /discussion/post/re-my-mother-has-an-alexandrite-ring-she-may-wish-to-sell-FRM-357-00002
18. Why is natural alexandrite better than synthetic alexandrite?: Natural alexandrite is not better than synthetic alexandrite but natural alexandrite is very rare and uncommon in modern jewelry because it is hardly ever available and because it is too expensive for the general public to buy. Even lower quality more inc; HTML, 26 Kb, 2008-07-29 08:11:15; /chapters/faq/why-is-natural-alexandrite-better-than-synthetic-alexandrite.html
19. My mother has an Alexandrite ring she may wish to sell at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide: My mother has an Alexandrite ring she may wish to sell at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide; HTML, 25 Kb, 2010-05-25 07:18:57; /discussion/post/my-mother-has-an-alexandrite-ring-she-may-wish-to-sell-FRM-357-00001
20. Corundum: An aluminum oxide, it occurs as shapeless grains and masses (emery), rhombohedral crystals. Ruby contains traces of chromium oxide, when red and Fe2O3, which modified the color. The color of sapphire results from a combination of titanium and iron oxides,; HTML, 28 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:03:41; /chapters/glossary/corundum.html
21. Alexandrite idenitifcation at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide: Alexandrite idenitifcation at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide; HTML, 25 Kb, 2006-11-21 20:09:15; /discussion/post/-alexandrite-idenitifcation-FRM-165-00005
22. Different colors of alexandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide: Different colors of alexandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide; HTML, 25 Kb, 2009-08-06 10:37:53; /discussion/post/different-colors-of-alexandrite-FRM-347-00001
23. Classic alexandrite story at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide: Classic alexandrite story at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide; HTML, 25 Kb, 2007-10-18 05:48:03; /discussion/post/classic-alexandrite-story-FRM-175-00001
24. Methods of Producing Synthetic Alexandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide: Methods of Producing Synthetic Alexandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide; HTML, 25 Kb, 2006-09-02 01:30:00; /discussion/topic/methods-of-producing-synthetic-alexandrite-FRM-159
25. russian alexandrites at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide: russian alexandrites at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide; HTML, 25 Kb, 2007-04-24 03:48:41; /discussion/post/russian-alexandrites-FRM-162-00008
26. Chrysoberyl: A hard, important gem mineral, of which alexandrite and cymophane are two varieties. Occasionally a greenish chatoyancy can be seen which was formerly known as cymophane, but is now called chrysoberyl cat's eye, or oriental cat's eye, when cut en cabochon; HTML, 26 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:03:36; /chapters/glossary/chrysoberyl.html
27. Color change: There are four major methods of changing the colors of gemstones. These are surface painting or foiling the back, oiling, coating, impregnating, staining of porous stones, heat treatment, and irradiation by particles of atomic size and X-rays. The color c; HTML, 26 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:03:40; /chapters/glossary/color-change.html
28. Deciding Between Natural and Synthetic Alexandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide: Deciding Between Natural and Synthetic Alexandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide; HTML, 25 Kb, 2011-02-18 01:27:32; /discussion/topic/deciding-between-natural-and-synthetic-alexandrite-FRM-416
29. Inclusions: A general name for any small visible foreign matter such as gas, liquid, glass, or mineral enclosed within a gemstone or rock, which is a growth phenomena. Fracture or cleavage in a gemstone are not classed as inclusions. The nature of inclusions are used; HTML, 26 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:04:58; /chapters/glossary/inclusions.html
30. fluorescence in alexandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide: fluorescence in alexandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide; HTML, 25 Kb, 2006-10-25 13:54:02; /discussion/post/-fluorescence-in-alexandrite-FRM-161-00007
31. Alexandrite substitutes at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide: Alexandrite substitutes at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide; HTML, 25 Kb, 2009-05-01 13:48:00; /discussion/post/alexandrite-substitutes-FRM-324-00004
32. Re: Zandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide: Re: Zandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide; HTML, 25 Kb, 2009-03-28 12:20:00; /discussion/post/re-zandrite-FRM-324-00002
33. Gemstone: Any rough mineral or other material natural or synthetic, which possesses the necessary attractiveness, brilliance, beauty, rarity, color dispersion, refraction, color or colorless, flawless, portability, fashionably, and durability for use in gem industr; HTML, 25 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:04:30; /chapters/glossary/gemstone.html
34. Some alexandrite lasers manafactures at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide: Some alexandrite lasers manafactures at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide; HTML, 25 Kb, 2006-09-02 02:03:00; /discussion/post/-some-alexandrite-lasers-manafactures-FRM-160-00002
35. Alexandrite: Named after Russian Tsar Alexander II. A highly dichroic, rare variety of chrysoberyl. Emerald green in natural daylight, reddish in violet by artificial light, due to its unusual absorption properties. One of the hardest and most important gemstones. A f; HTML, 25 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:02:54; /chapters/glossary/alexandrite.html
36. Synthetic: Artificially made substance that has the same appearance, physical properties and chemical compound as its natural counterpart mineral. Some synthetic stones have no counterpart in nature they are synthetic gemstones except if they used as an imitation fo; HTML, 25 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:06:58; /chapters/glossary/synthetic.html
37. what is my alexandrite worth at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide: what is my alexandrite worth at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide; HTML, 25 Kb, 2006-12-24 21:10:17; /discussion/post/-what-is-my-alexandrite-worth-FRM-161-00013
38. Imitation: To result something of a genuine article or natural gemstone or simulate it from any material that imitate by its color, the appearance of a natural gemstone. Imitation gemstone having wholly different physical properties and chemical composition, and hen; HTML, 25 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:04:51; /chapters/glossary/imitation.html
39. Flux-fusion method: This is a technique used to make certain synthetic gemstones such as emerald, ruby, spinel, quartz, Alexandrite, YAG, etc., man-made crystals growing in a high melting solvent or flux. The material or composition of desired synthetic crystal (beryllium an; HTML, 24 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:04:23; /chapters/glossary/flux-fusion-method.html
40. Synthetic alexandrite identification at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide: Synthetic alexandrite identification at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide; HTML, 25 Kb, 2009-03-28 06:53:00; /discussion/topic/synthetic-alexandrite-identification-FRM-325

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