Small to medium Alexandrite specimens are generally 1–3 cm. Availability is extremely limited.
A rare variety of chrysoberyl, Alexandrite is a durable beryllium aluminum oxide distinguished by its striking color change—green in daylight, reddish-purple in incandescent light. Typically forming as compact prismatic crystals, it may also appear in matrix with feldspar or mica. This gemstone’s remarkable optical effect is due to trace amounts of chromium within its crystal structure.
First discovered in Russia’s Ural Mountains and now also sourced in Sri Lanka, Brazil, and Tanzania, Alexandrite is one of the most valuable and elusive colored stones. Its hardness of 8.5 on the Mohs scale makes it suitable for jewelry, though natural specimens are prized by collectors.
In metaphysical terms, Alexandrite is a stone of joy, balance, and transformation. It supports emotional healing, encourages self-awareness, and helps align the heart and mind during times of change—reminding us that even in shifting light, beauty endures.
A rare variety of chrysoberyl, Alexandrite is a durable beryllium aluminum oxide distinguished by its striking color change—green in daylight, reddish-purple in incandescent light. Typically forming as compact prismatic crystals, it may also appear in matrix with feldspar or mica. This gemstone’s remarkable optical effect is due to trace amounts of chromium within its crystal structure.
First discovered in Russia’s Ural Mountains and now also sourced in Sri Lanka, Brazil, and Tanzania, Alexandrite is one of the most valuable and elusive colored stones. Its hardness of 8.5 on the Mohs scale makes it suitable for jewelry, though natural specimens are prized by collectors.
In metaphysical terms, Alexandrite is a stone of joy, balance, and transformation. It supports emotional healing, encourages self-awareness, and helps align the heart and mind during times of change—reminding us that even in shifting light, beauty endures.
