Green alexandrite refers to the chrysoberyl that features bluish green color in the daylight and reddish purple in incandescent light. It is different from green sapphire as there is a strong color shift in alexandrites, while the sapphire variety doesn't show any color change. At Navratan, you get exclusive green alexandrite online at the best price. You can use this beautiful, rare, color-changing gemstone for high-end jewelry pieces and astrological use.
Green Alexandrite is a variety of the mineral chrysoberyl and is renowned for its phenomenal “color-change” property. First discovered in Russia’s Ural Mountains in the 1830s, it was named after Alexander II, the future Czar. While traditional alexandrite displays a bluish-green to reddish-purple shift, some stones are dominantly green under daylight.
This gemstone belongs to the orthorhombic crystal system and ranks 8.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it suitable for daily wear. Modern sources of alexandrite include Brazil, Sri Lanka, India, and Tanzania. However, top-quality, vivid green alexandrites with substantial color change are incredibly rare.
The value of green alexandrite stone is primarily determined by three factors: color quality, strength of color change, and clarity. The most prized stones display a pure emerald green in daylight and an intense red in incandescent light. Stones with minimal inclusions and good transparency are rare and highly valuable.
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