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Tsarstone collectors guide

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31. 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
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32. 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.
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33. Different colors of alexandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Different colors of alexandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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34. Definition of Alexandrine at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Definition of Alexandrine at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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35. Deciding Between Natural and Synthetic Alexandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Deciding Between Natural and Synthetic Alexandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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36. 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
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37. 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,
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38. 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
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39. Classic alexandrite story at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Classic alexandrite story at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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40. 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
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41. Chronological History of Alexandrite
Chronological history timeline, depicting the history of the alexandrite gemstone and it’s roots
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42. 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
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43. 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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44. 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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45. Alexandrite-like synthetics
Suitably-colored, synthetic sapphire and spinel, used to imitate alexandrite.
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46. Alexandrite Synthetics and Imitations at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Alexandrite Synthetics and Imitations at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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47. Alexandrite Synthetics and Imitations
Guide to synthetic alexandrite production, alexandrite imitations and the differences between natural and synthetic alexandrite
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48. Alexandrite Myths, Legends and Lore
Collection of myths, legends and lore surrounding the alexandrite gemstone
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49. 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.
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50. Alexandrite Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions about alexandrite gemstone identification and value.
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51. Alexandrite doublet
A misleading term for both suitably colored synthetic sapphire and spinel, which are used to create alexandrite doublet.
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52. Alexandrite Buyer's Guide
Comprehensive guide for buying and evaluating alexandrite gemstones
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53. Alexandrite substitutes at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Alexandrite substitutes at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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54. 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
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55. Alexandrine
A misleading term for synthetic alexandrite-like sapphire, which changes color. Also called synthetic alexandrite.
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56. what is my alexandrite worth at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
what is my alexandrite worth at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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57. Some alexandrite lasers manafactures at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Some alexandrite lasers manafactures at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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58. fluorescence in alexandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
fluorescence in alexandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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59. Alexandrite idenitifcation at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Alexandrite idenitifcation at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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60. A Bibliography of Alexandrite Gemstone Buyer and Collector's Guide
An annotated bibliography of Alexandrite Gemstone Buyer and Collector's Guide
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