A fantastic, old time example of alexandrite from the classic Russian locality!!! Let me start off by saying that this specimen
is WAY better than the pics show in terms of overall quality and clarity - and that it is NOT PURPLE in person!!!
Please note that although this specimen shows up as an intense purple color in the pictures - this specimen is a
VERY different color in person!!! For some reason, digital cameras have great difficulty capturing the color of
alexandrite crystals!!! In person this specimen shows a wonderful, deep green in sunlight and full spectrum fluorescent
lighting and exhibits complex multi-color appearance with hues of purplish at the core and outer zones of
lavender-gray under incandescent lighting!!! Unfortunately there was no way
to capture the green color in the pictures, however the green color change is quite significant in person!!! So, in
short, this specimen shows deep emerald green color under full spectrum or sunlight in person and does not appear
purple like in the pictures!!! The color change is very significant to be certain!!!
In addition, this specimen has much more clarity than the pics show!!! In person there are areas of marked gemminess and
terrific translucence throughout!!! The faces are sharp and glassy and the specimen displays fantastically in person!!! There
is a small amount of characteristic schist matrix in association and one can see complex features on
some faces that are not damage but from close contact with micaceous schist!!! This is a very impressive
old time, classic Russian alexandrite!!!
The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!
This specimen is from the collection of Tony Nikischer!!! We just acquired
the 6000+ specimen PERSONAL collection of Tony Nikischer and there are going to be some very exciting
minerals to come in the upcoming days and weeks!!! Prior to the Nikischer collection this specimen was
originally from the collection of Florence Mecke (acquired from the late 1930's until the 1970's)!!!
Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!! STAY TUNED!!! MORE AUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED MONDAY NIGHT FOR A SPECIAL 3-DAY AUCTION, ENDING THURSDAY NOVEMBER 8th!!!
***PLEASE NOTE: We are located in coastal New Jersey and our area has been decimated by HURRICANE SANDY. While Mandy and I are safe and did not suffer any damage, the local area is in very bad shape. The National Guard is here and there has been an overwhelming influx of help and support from all over. We have been lucky enough to have our power restored but there is a critical lack of resources throughout the area. As a result, we may experience some shipping delays and encounter other logistical issues. We thank you most sincerely for your kind wishes and patience during this time. We will continue to offer specimens from the Nikischer collection, as well as other recent acquisitions, during this time however - so don't miss out!!!
