Description/Interesting Notes:
A magnificent example of this famed gem species from Tanzania!!! This specimen consists of a sharp single crystal of
alexandrite that exhibits stunning color change!!! Please note that although this specimen shows up as an intense purple
color in the pictures - however 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 an exceptional INTENSE BLUISH
GREEN color in sunlight and full spectrum fluorescent lighting and exhibits light purple color under incandescent lighting!!!
Although the crystal shows up as an intense violet purple in the pictures, it does not look like that in person - it is
actually the BLUE GREEN color that is rich and intense in person!!! Unfortunately there was no way to capture the intense blue
green color in the pictures (there is one greenish picture that was taken with full spectrum fluorescent but it does
not show anything remotely close to the actual color in person - which was an intense bluish green)!!! The crystal has sharp, glassy faces and translucent to gemmy clarity!!! The crystal is thick
and significant, weighing a 7.1cts.!!! This is a fantastic example of the species with INCREDIBLE color change!!! The
blue-green daylight color is extraordinary in person and the color change to purple is significant and very dramatic!!!
Absolutely amazing in person!!! Don't miss out on this rare and valuable gem!!!
The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!
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