Museum Collection
This specimen is part of the museum collection catalog.
Not for Sale.
Chrysoberyl var. Alexandrite
Zimbabwe
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| Classification |
Mineral |
| Tags |
Pleochroic
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| Origin Location |
Zimbabwe |
| Description |
This unusual color changing variety of Chrysoberyl appears purple under sunlight but shows a green hue under incandescent light. Natural alexandrite is known as one of the most extraordinary minerals on earth for it's sublime beauty and unique optical properties. |
| Luster |
Vitreous |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Color change |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
| Handling |
No special handling is required. |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Thumbnail |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
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| Quantity |
1 Specimen |
| Mineral List |
Chrysoberyl: BeAl2O4
beryllium dialuminum tetroxide *
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
Colors found in this specimen image are shown below. Higher number indicates greater concentration of that color.
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Ramsdellite Tourmaline var. Elbaite  Tetrahedrite / Bournonite Ice Ice var. Hailstone Anorthite |
Elements in this Specimen:
Elements that are part of the official chemical structure of the minerals occurring in this specimen are indicated below.
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Search for Handbook of Mineralogy: Chrysoberyl
Search Wikipedia: Alexandrite (Wiki)
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Search for Handbook of Mineralogy: Alexandrite
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