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| -June
Birthstone (alternate is Pearl) |
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scarce, color change variety of the mineral chrysoberyl |
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over 1ct are considered large |
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| -Displays
yellowish, brownish or bluish green colors in daylight
and orangy to purplish red colors in incandescent light |
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| -Designated
for the 18th wedding anniversary |
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| -Symbolizes
health and longevity |
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| Alexandrite
is the scarce, color-change variety of the mineral chrysoberyl.
The June birthstone displays yellowish, brownish, or bluish
green colors in daylight and orangy to purplish red colors
in incandescent light. Quality is often determined by
the significance of color change in each stone. (See the
chart below for instructions on how to show the color
change in Alexandrite.) The stone is durable, requiring
no special care, has no known enhancements and is desiganted
for the 55th wedding anniversary. Alexandrite is mined
in Brazil, Tanzania, Russia, and India. |
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| Our
selection of lose Alexandrites consists of thousands of stones
in many shapes and sizes. Our online selection is growing every
day. If you don't see what you want here then please call us
for a price quote. |
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| To
Show Color Change In Alexandrite |
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see the yellowish, brownish, grayish or bluish green colors: |
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-use
outside light or fluorescent light.
-Be
careful that no spot or incandescent lights are in the
area.
-Outside
light works well to show these colors. |
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see the orangish or brownish red to purple red colors: |
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-Use
a spot light, flash light, or other incandescent light.
-Be
careful that no outside or fluorescent lights are in
the area. |
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