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Real Alexandrite Stone: Meaning, Properties & History

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Real Alexandrite Stone: Meaning, Properties & History

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The beautiful & elegant Alexandrite Stone has a natural magic trick. This chrysoberyl gemstone has the capacity to change color under different artificial and daylight which makes it incredibly unique from others. In the daylight, Real Alexandrite Stone gives off a bluish-green color and purplish red under incandescent light. This chameleon-like changing color gemstone is adored for so many reasons.

What is Real Alexandrite?

The Real Alexandrite gemstone is referred to as emerald by day and ruby by night. It is because of its color-changing ability. The perfect gemstone exhibits raspberry color in dim light, red in incandescent and bright green in daylight. The color of the gemstone transpires due to its chromium content. The amount of color change given 100% color change is the most valuable. If colors differ then the value is exaggerated and the question could pose whether it is actually a Real Alexandrite Stone or not. You can’t imagine that one Alexandrite has found for every hundred emeralds. If you find this stone consider yourself the lucky one.

Meaning of Real Alexandrite

The first thing is to say that if you have an Alexandrite stone, you are the lucky one. If you go into the specifics of this stone, it brings good fortune and love. Many myths and legends believe this rare stone brings about the balance between the physical and spiritual world. Real Alexandrite is also the national stone of Russia, the birthstone for June, engagement ring, and stone for the 55th wedding anniversary.

History of Real Alexandrite Stone

The first Real Alexandrite Stone was revealed on the birthday of Russian prince Alexander II in 1830. Miners who were mining emeralds just close to the Ural Mountains have discovered it accidentally. When the emeralds were brought into the campfire light, they gave a beautiful shade of red. It caused quite confusion when the stone exhibited the color of green in daylight the following morning. They found something truly unique and valuable.

In the year 1839, the stones were officially named Alexandrite in the honor of the prince. Real Alexandrite stone became an official stone of Russia because of its color property which is the same as old Russia’s military colors.

Properties of Real Alexandrite

This stone was first found in the Russian Ural Mountains inside the prestigious emerald mines. These stones belong to the chrysoberyl family and are incredibly durable with an 8.5 hardness level. They are hard enough to integrate into most types of jewelry. These stones are mostly found in Russia, India, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Myanmar, and Tanzania.

Besides the unique color effect of the gem, it is also unique because of the content of chromium, iron, and titanium. The color-changing property of Real Alexandrite Stone makes it magical. Now it is clear to you why people called it nature's magic trick.

In conclusion, the establishment of the Rare Gem Collection back over 4 decades ago. They are one of the trusted sources of Real Alexandrite Ring & Jewelry and are available worldwide. Visit their website now https://www.raregemcollection.com/ for further details.

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