What stone is similar to alexandrite?

Only sapphires and garnets can show any real resemblance to alexandrite. Color change sapphires are basically known to occur in two types; the ones that change from blue to purple and the ones that change from green to red.

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Is alexandrite the same as mystic topaz?

Alexandrite is a rare form of chrysoberyl that changes color under different types of light. Its color is produced from the chromium in the finest qualities. It is so rare that it is likely you may never see one outside a museum. Mystic topaz is a cheap topaz cover with a polymer that gives it a sort of rainbow look. Does alexandrite look like amethyst? Alexandrite is found in red and green varieties though it has the ability to turn purple in incandescent light. Amethyst is a variety of quartz with a chemical formula of SiO2. Alexandrite is June birthstone whereas Amethyst is February birthstone. Alexandrite is harder than amethyst.

People also ask what does natural alexandrite look like?

Adapting to varying light sources/conditions, alexandrite exhibits chameleon-like qualities with a lustrous green in daylight or fluorescent light and an earthy brown to purplish red with incandescent light (from a lamp) or by candle flame. Regarding this, what does alexandrite symbolize? Alexandrite is the gemstone of luck, prosperity, and intellect. It represents the balance between the physical and the spiritual, and can bring you into the balance of who you are. Alexandrite is a relatively new gemstone. It was discovered in Russia in the 1830's.

People also ask is there fake alexandrite?

Answer:True synthetic alexandrite itself is rarely seen because it is much easier to create synthetic corundum and synthetic spinel with color change properties that look like alexandrite. (There is also genuine color-change sapphire which mimics alexandrite, as well as color-change garnet that can be a real fooler.) Is alexandrite blue or purple? In natural and fluorescent light, alexandrite can range from green to greenish blue, but under incandescent or candle light, it can appear purple to purplish red.