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Chrysoberyl var. Alexandrite from Fort Victoria, Masvingo District, Zimbabwe

 
Chrysoberyl var. Alexandrite from Fort Victoria, Masvingo District, Zimbabwe

Chrysoberyl var. Alexandrite from Fort Victoria, Masvingo District, Zimbabwe

Chrysoberyl var. Alexandrite from Fort Victoria, Masvingo District, Zimbabwe

DESCRIPTION:No. 56646
Mineral:Chrysoberyl var. Alexandrite
Locality:Fort Victoria, Masvingo District, Zimbabwe
Description:Translucent crystals of alexandrite, the color-change variety of the mineral species chrysoberyl, that has pronounced color change from green under daylight illumination to purple under incandescent illumination.
Overall Size:4x3x1.5 cm
Crystals:3-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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