One of the most expensive gemstones, Alexandrite has a wide range of colors (emerald green, orange-yellow, and red) and has a tendency to change colors in different forms of light. Emerald green in daylight will change to red when exposed to incandescent light.
Alexandrite is the birthstone of Modern: June and Traditional: June
Properties of Alexandrite:
Hardness: 8.5
Specific Gravity: 3.71-3.74
Refractive Index: 1.745-1.757
Chemical Composition: BeAl2O4
Crystal Structure: Orthorhombic
Treatment: Generally is not enhanced
Care: Normal care should be fine
Hardness: 8.5
Specific Gravity: 3.71-3.74
Refractive Index: 1.745-1.757
Chemical Composition: BeAl2O4
Crystal Structure: Orthorhombic
Treatment: Generally is not enhanced
Care: Normal care should be fine
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