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Alexandrite

Tsarstone collectors guide

• Chapters
  • Chapter 1. Insidious siberian
  • Chapter 2. Diaphanite or Alexandrite?
  • Chapter 3. Species and variety
  • Chapter 4. Classification and properties
  • Chapter 5. The Alexandrite effect
  • Chapter 6. World occurrences
  • Chapter 7. Synthetics and imitations
  • Chapter 8. Myths, legends and lore
  • Chapter 9. Alexandrite buyer's guide
  • Chronological History of Alexandrite
  • FAQ
  • Glossary of Terms
  • Bibliography
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  • Alexandrite (69)
  • Chrysoberyl (19)
  • Chrysoberyl Cats Eye (10)
• Localities
  • Dowerin (Australia)
  • Carnaiba Mine (Brazil)
  • Caraiba mine (Brazil)
  • Serra Dourada (Brazil)
  • Esmeraldas de Ferros (Brazil)
  • Novo Cruzeiro (Brazil)
  • Hematita (Brazil)
  • Itaitinga Mine (Brazil)
  • Teofilo Otoni (Brazil)
  • Deobhog (India)
  • Ilakaka (Madagascar)
  • Mogok (Myanmar)
  • Izumrudnye Kopi (Russia)
  • Malyshevskoye (Russia)
  • Balangoda (Sri Lanka)
  • Horana (Sri Lanka)
  • Tunduru (Tanzania)
  • Lake Manyara (Tanzania)
  • La Madera Mt. (USA)
  • Girdlestone Farm (Zimbabwe)

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1. Glossary of Terms for Alexandrite Gemstone Buyer and Collector's Guide

Glossary of terms that have been discussed or mentioned at Alexandrite gemstone buyer and collectors guide

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2. Alexandrite Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to frequently asked questions about alexandrite gemstone identification and value.

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3. Alexandrite Buyer's Guide

Comprehensive guide for buying and evaluating alexandrite gemstones

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4. Alexandrite World Occurrences

Study of all the known historical and confirmed alexandrite deposits and mining operations

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5. Chronological History of Alexandrite

Chronological history timeline, depicting the history of the alexandrite gemstone and it’s roots

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6. A Bibliography of Alexandrite Gemstone Buyer and Collector's Guide

An annotated bibliography of Alexandrite Gemstone Buyer and Collector's Guide

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7. Brazilian alexandrite, Serra Dourada

Information about Brazilian alexandrite findings and mining in Serra Dourada, Brazil.

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8. Brazilian alexandrite, Teafilo Otoni

Information about Brazilian alexandrite findings and mining in Novo Cruzeiro, Brazil.

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9. Brazilian alexandrite, Hematita

Information about Brazilian alexandrite findings and mining in Hematita, Brazil.

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10. I have an alexandrite ring that my parents purchased in the 50s, what are the chances the stone is a genuine natural alexandrite?

It is very unlikely that even an old alexandrite ring could contain a natural alexandrite. Natural alexandrites, especially large clean stones are extremely rare and almost never available at any price. Most old inherited alexandrite rings are actually sy

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11. Brazilian alexandrite, Caraiba mine

Information about Brazilian alexandrite findings and mining in Pindobacu, Brazil.

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12. 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

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13. Re: My mother has an Alexandrite ring she may wish to sell at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide

Re: My mother has an Alexandrite ring she may wish to sell at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide

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14. Brazilian alexandrite, Carnaiba Mine

Information about Brazilian alexandrite findings and mining in Pindobacu, Brazil

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15. Where do the best alexandrite gemstones come from?

Although Russian alexandrites have the most historical value, fine stones are occasionally available from deposits in Brazil, India, Tanzania, Madagascar, and Sri Lanka. Unfortunately, there has been little production of alexandrites from any deposit in r

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16. My mother has an Alexandrite ring she may wish to sell at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide

My mother has an Alexandrite ring she may wish to sell at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide

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17. Brazilian alexandrite, Itaitinga Mine

Information about Brazilian alexandrite findings and mining in Itabira, Brazil.

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18. Brazilian alexandrite, Esmeraldas de Ferros

Information about Brazilian alexandrite findings and mining in Esmeraldas de Ferros, Brazil.

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19. Brazilian alexandrite, Novo Cruzeiro

Information about Brazilian alexandite findings and mining in Novo Cruzeiro, Brazil.

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20. Is there a difference between Russian and Brazilian Alexandrite gemstones? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide

Is there a difference between Russian and Brazilian Alexandrite gemstones? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide

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