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Alexandrite

Alexandrite — Chrysoberyl

Alexandrite is chromium chrysoberyl whose balanced absorption swaps green for red as the light source changes — the most celebrated colour-change gem and a June birthstone.

Colour
green
Transparency
Transparent
RI
1.746–1.755
SG
3.71–3.75
Mohs
8.5
Birthstone
June
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