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1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. Alexandrine: A misleading term for synthetic alexandrite-like sapphire, which changes color. Also called synthetic alexandrite.; HTML, 23 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:02:52; /chapters/glossary/alexandrine.html
19. 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
20. Alexandrite doublet: A misleading term for both suitably colored synthetic sapphire and spinel, which are used to create alexandrite doublet.; HTML, 23 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:02:58; /chapters/glossary/alexandrite-doublet.html
21. Alexandrite-like synthetics: Suitably-colored, synthetic sapphire and spinel, used to imitate alexandrite.; HTML, 23 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:03:05; /chapters/glossary/alexandrite-like-synthetics.html
22. Chromium: A grayish-white, hard, brittle, non-corrosive metallic element in the Group VIB of the Periodic System, obtained from chromite. One of the eight metallic elements, mainly responsible for green or red color in very important gem minerals such as emerald, r; HTML, 24 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:03:34; /chapters/glossary/chromium.html
23. 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
24. 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
25. 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
26. Czochralski technique: A method of growing synthetic crystal by high-melting point devised by Czochralski and is named as Czochralski pulling technique. Where a seed crystal is gently lowered until it is in contrast with pure melt in the crucible and it is then pulled slowly up; HTML, 24 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:03:52; /chapters/glossary/czochralski-technique.html
27. Flux inclusions: Inclusions, which are produce by hydrothermal synthetic emeralds by presence of wispy or veillike groups, manufactured by Chatham, Gilson, and Zerfass. That is an unmistakable characteristic of flux-fusion or flux-melt method.; HTML, 24 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:04:21; /chapters/glossary/flux-inclusions.html
28. 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
29. Flux-grown synthetic alexandrite: Synthetic alexandrite crystals are made by flux-fusion method by annexing Fe, and Cr manufactured in USA and Japan.; HTML, 23 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:04:25; /chapters/glossary/flux-grown-synthetic-alexandrite.html
30. 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
31. 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
32. Inamori synthetic pulled alexandrite: A promotion term for synthetic alexandrite or alexandrite cat's-eye made by Kyocera company, Japan.; HTML, 23 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:04:52; /chapters/glossary/inamori-synthetic-pulled-alexandrite.html
33. 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
34. Jewel: A fashioned ornament for personal adornment, which is made of noble metals mounted with natural, synthetic, or imitation gemstones.; HTML, 23 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:05:05; /chapters/glossary/jewel.html
35. Kashan flux-grown rubies: Flux-grown synthetic ruby, flus-fusion method.; HTML, 23 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:05:20; /chapters/glossary/kashan-flux-grown-rubies.html
36. Natural: A mineral or substance, which occurs in nature; opposite of synthetic or man-made.; HTML, 23 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:05:53; /chapters/glossary/natural.html
37. Novosibirsk synthetic alexandrite: Synthetic alexandrite made in three methods in Russia, (a) growing synthetic stones of solution-growth process or flux process specially for alexandrite, (b) Growing stone of floating-zone process. (c) Melt-grown process or so-called pulling method.; HTML, 24 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:06:00; /chapters/glossary/novosibirsk-synthetic-alexandrite.html
38. Perovskite: Prized by collectors. Synthetic strontium titanate or fabulite found in a similar manner to perovskite. Natural counterpart of fabulite with the same composition is called tausonite.; HTML, 23 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:06:16; /chapters/glossary/perovskite.html
39. Quench crackled synthetic corundum: An unusual feature occur in Verneuil synthetic corundum by plunging of still heated stone into a much cooler liquid (thermal shock), which create fractures and it resemble closely to natural stone. By pursuing of this process developed honeycomb pattern d; HTML, 24 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:06:29; /chapters/glossary/quench-crackled-synthetic-corundum.html
40. 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
41. Synthetic alexandrite: A misleading term for synthetic spinel or corundum (sapphire), which is able to change color like alexandrite reddish-green in daylight and reddish at artificially light, such stones were at first misnomered as scientific alexandrite. Synthetic sapphire; HTML, 24 Kb, 2008-07-20 13:07:00; /chapters/glossary/synthetic-alexandrite.html
42. 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
43. 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
44. 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
45. 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
46. 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
47. Definition of Alexandrine at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide: Definition of Alexandrine at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide; HTML, 25 Kb, 2009-03-19 23:47:00; /discussion/topic/definition-of-alexandrine-FRM-304
48. Alexandrite Synthetics and Imitations at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide: Alexandrite Synthetics and Imitations at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide; HTML, 25 Kb, 2009-03-28 05:34:42; /discussion/topic/alexandrite-synthetics-and-imitations-FRM-324
49. Zandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide: Zandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide; HTML, 25 Kb, 2009-03-28 06:22:00; /discussion/post/zandrite-FRM-324-00001
50. 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
51. 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
52. Synthetic Gems: Thailand based manufacturer and supplier of synthetic lab grown faceted and rough cubic zirconia, spinel, CZ Russian Diamonds, Synthetic corundum, Synthetic Spinel, Terbium Glass, Quartz, Hydrothermal, Precious & Semi-Precious Gems of vaious shapes,; HTML, 63 Kb, 2009-03-30 12:16:11; /directory/manufacturers/synthetic-gems-wdd-003-00041.html
53. 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
54. The Alexandrite Laser at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide: The Alexandrite Laser at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide; HTML, 25 Kb, 2009-06-10 17:49:53; /discussion/post/the-alexandrite-laser-FRM-160-00003
55. 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
56. 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
57. 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
58. 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
59. 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
60. 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

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Page title	synthetic
Author	David Weinberg
Website title	Alexandrite Tsarstone Collectors Guide
Date published	31 May 2026 16:30 UTC
Date accessed	31 May 2026 16:30 UTC
Permanent link	http://w.alexandrite.com/viewpage.html?id=ALXS-005-00001-443342-70-0

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