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Book Announcement: Russian Alexandrites by Karl Schmetzer
Russian Alexandrites is illustrated with more than 200 colour figures and photographs, addresses mineralogists, gemmologists, historians, mineral and gem collectors as well as all members of the gem trade.
by Andrei Vesselovski  on Aug 11 2010,5:08 AM
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Book Announcement: Russian Alexandrites by Karl Schmetzer
Russian Alexandrites is illustrated with more than 200 colour figures and photographs, addresses mineralogists, gemmologists, historians, mineral and gem collectors as well as all members of the gem trade.
by Andrei Vesselovski  on Aug 11 2010,5:08 AM
Aug 11 2010,5:08 AM by  Andrei Vesselovski 11024/1

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Deciding Between Natural and Synthetic Alexandrite
by Jocelyn  on Feb 18 2011,2:02 AM
Feb 18 2011,2:02 AM by  Jocelyn 5916/1
re: advice
by kathygg  on Nov 30 2010,6:11 PM
Nov 30 2010,6:11 PM by  kathygg 4433/1
need advice as quickly as possible
by kathygg  on Nov 30 2010,6:11 PM
Nov 30 2010,6:11 PM by  kathygg 5140/1
New Book: Russian Alexandrites by Dr. Karl Schmetzer
by Gemwise  on Oct 10 2010,4:10 PM
Nov 27 2010,10:11 PM by  Alan Javore 6807/2
Alexandrite World Occurrences
Study of all the known historical and confirmed alexandrite deposits and mining operations
 on Apr 1 2009,10:04 AM
Jul 3 2010,8:07 PM by  dinesh_golechha 11066/3
Chronological History of Alexandrite
Chronological history timeline, depicting the history of the alexandrite gemstone and it’s roots
 on Jun 14 2010,7:06 AM
Jun 14 2010,7:06 AM 6245/1
Definition of Alexandrite cat's eye
A chatoyant variety of alexandrite, with parallel inclusions. Cut en cabochon, it has a light cat's-eye effects.
 on Apr 14 2010,7:04 AM
Apr 14 2010,7:04 AM 10145/1
Chrysoberyl Species and Variety
Information about the chrysoberyl mineral, it's properties, varieties and history
 on Jul 3 2009,4:07 AM
Aug 6 2009,11:08 AM by  Marisa Spano 12045/2
Alexandrite Myths, Legends and Lore
Collection of myths, legends and lore surrounding the alexandrite gemstone
by Alan Javore  on Mar 22 2009,3:03 AM
Jul 29 2009,12:07 PM 17511/2
The Alexandrite Laser
http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=ALXS-002-00013
by Anonymous  on Sep 2 2006,2:09 AM
Jun 10 2009,6:06 PM 11184/3
Alexandrite Synthetics and Imitations
Guide to synthetic alexandrite production, alexandrite imitations and the differences between natural and synthetic alexandrite
 on Mar 28 2009,6:03 AM
May 1 2009,2:05 PM by  Michael Vanevski 20619/4
Are there any other gemstones which change color?
How do alexandrite and color change garnet differ in appearance?
by liska397  on Apr 4 2009,3:04 PM
Apr 5 2009,1:04 AM by  David Weinberg 21192/3
The Alexandrite Effect
Discussion about the alexandrite effect as a non-color-constancy phenomenon from the color theory perspective
 on Mar 27 2009,1:03 PM
Apr 4 2009,4:04 PM by  Michael Vanevski 10352/4
What is the june gemstone?
What is the june gemstone - alexandrite, pearl or moonstone?
by Dominica Lachance  on Apr 2 2009,4:04 PM
Apr 2 2009,4:04 PM by  Dominica Lachance 21307/1
Zimbabwe
Alexandrite
by Anonymous  on Apr 30 2007,11:04 AM
Apr 1 2009,9:04 AM by  Michael Vanevski 10022/3
Synthetic alexandrite identification
Some modern synthetic gemstones look more natural and are more difficult to identify, but an experienced jeweler or gemologist can usually classify them
by Marisa Spano  on Mar 28 2009,7:03 AM
Mar 28 2009,7:03 AM by  Marisa Spano 8175/1
Definition of Alexandrine
A misleading term for synthetic alexandrite-like sapphire, which changes color. Also called synthetic alexandrite.
by Paulo Cruz  on Mar 20 2009,12:03 AM
Mar 20 2009,1:03 AM by  liska397 19314/2
Is there a difference between Russian and Brazilian Alexandrite gemstones?
The mining of alexandrite in Russia lasted less than 100 years from the time it was discovered in 1833 to the early 1900’s. It was George Kunz, the gemologist/gemstone buyer for Tiffany & Co that probably did the most to popularize this unique gemst
by Alan Javore  on Mar 19 2009,11:03 PM
Mar 19 2009,11:03 PM by  Alan Javore 8551/1
What is the difference between chrysoberyl and alexandrite?
Chrysoberyl is the species name and Alexandrite is the variety name. Alexandrite is that variety of chrysoberyl that changes color as a function of the light source; green in daylight and red under incandescent light.
by Alan Javore  on Mar 19 2009,11:03 PM
Mar 19 2009,11:03 PM by  Alan Javore 7028/1
My grandmothers alexandrite favorite ring
My Grandmother left me her favorite
by imp  on Oct 17 2007,11:10 PM
Nov 9 2007,9:11 PM by  Marisa Spano 11958/3
Methods of Producing Synthetic Alexandrite
Manufacturer found a way to synthetically create Alexandrite
by Anonymous  on Sep 2 2006,2:09 AM
Jun 2 2007,4:06 PM by  Dominica Lachance 20431/2
Alexandrite buyer's guide. Chapter 9, Alexandrite gemstone buyer and collectors guide.
http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=ALXS-002-00015
by Anonymous  on Feb 18 2007,5:02 PM
Apr 24 2007,4:04 AM by  Anonymous 9700/8
Alexandite Questions and Answers
Alexandrite Frequently Asked Questions
by David Weinberg  on Sep 14 2006,1:09 AM
Dec 24 2006,10:12 PM by  David Weinberg 13252/15