GemAndGemstone Logo Ganesha Scratted Gems
Home Company Profile Ordering Guide Payment Info Shipping Info Contact
Serving Gems and jewelry since 1981
Search Item

Please select from the following options and click "search"

1. Name

2. Category

3. Cut

4. Shape
or

Enter Item Code
Live Chat Live Help Software for Website
Haute Search

Sponsored by WatchesOnNet
the #1 dealer of Tag Heuer Watches
Interesting resources
GEM INFO
ALEXANDRITE

Alexandrite is the most valuable form of chrysoberyl as it changes from green in daylight to red, mauve or brown in incandescent light, like light bulb. It had been mined in Russia and today it is mainly found in Sri Lanka and Rhodesia. Other deposits are found in Burma, Brazil, Malagasy Republic, Tasmania and the USA.

Crystal Structure: Orthorhombic

Hardness: 8.5

Specific Gravity: 3.70-3.72

Refractive Index: 1.744-1.755

Colors: Green.

Luster: Vitreous
BACK
Shopping Cart 0 Item(s)
E-mail Address
Password (forgot password?)
Featured Partners
Interested in becoming our featured partner? Email us!
  • Custom Engagement Rings
    Design your own perfect gemstone setting or Browse our extensive catalog of custom engagement rings!
    Visit us for
    Custom Engagement Rings
    Engagement Rings
    Unique engagement rings at WhiteFlash
    Visit us for
    Engagement Rings
  • Engagement Ring
    The engagement ring styles you love, smartly priced, for a cause you care about.
    Visit us for
    Engagement Ring
    Engagement Rings
    Looking for a diamond ring? Browse Diamonds-USA.com Exclusive Engagement Rings.
    Visit us for
    Engagement Rings
  • Eternity Rings
    Create your own eternity rings at Since1910.com - Try Before You Buy!
    Visit us for
    Eternity Rings
    Engagement Rings
    Our engagement rings and
    diamond settings feature incredible
    handcrafted styles by renowned
    jewelry designe
    Visit us for
    Engagement Rings
  • Tacori Engagement Rings
    The largest collection of designer engagement rings online including Tacori engagement rings.
    Visit us for
    Tacori Engagement Rings
    Loose Diamonds
    Want to find the perfect diamond? Go to James Allen and pick from thousands of Loose Diamonds right now!
    Visit us for
    Loose Diamonds
  • Pearl Necklaces
    Pure Pearls offers high quality pearl necklaces, earrings, rings and pendants at 50% off retailer prices.
    Visit us for
    Pearl Necklaces
Yahoo Chat MSN Chat AOL Chat GTalk Skype Chat