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Color |
Green in sunlight & under fluorescent light. Red in incandescent light (Alexandrite effect) |
Rarity & value make it a costly gem |
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Source |
Mineral - Chrysoberyl Mined - Sri Lanka, Brazil & Russia Can be lab created |
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Birthstone |
June Anniversary gemstone- 55 years |
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Care |
Ultrasonic & Steam |
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History |
Discovered in Russia 1830 Named for Czar Alexander II Emerald by day/ Ruby by night effect caused by slight impurities of chromium |
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