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Alexandrite

Tsarstone collectors guide

Alexandrite Questions, Answers and a Quick Reference

"Would those of you in the cheaper seats clap your hands? And the rest of you, if you'll just rattle your jewelry." John Lennon, (1940 - 1980)

The definitive guide - how to select, buy, care for and enjoy gemstone varieties of chrysoberyl
ChaptersArticlesResources
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
Methods of producing synthetic alexandrite
Synthetic gemstone growth techniques
The Alexandrite Laser 		Frequently Asked Questions
Glossary of Terms
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