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• Is there a difference between "Russian" and "Brazilian" Alexandrite gemstones?
• What makes natural alexandrite so expensive?
• What is the difference between chrysoberyl and alexandrite?
• What is the difference between cat's eye and alexandrite?
• What causes the cat's-eye effect in chrysoberyl?
• Are there any other gemstones which change color?
• Why does alexandrite appear to change color in sunlight and artificial light?
• What are the most common colors of alexandrite?
• How much will a typical one carat alexandrite gemstone cost?
• Is alexandrite the most expensive gemstone in the world?
• Why is natural alexandrite better than synthetic alexandrite?
• Are there any ways to improve alexandrite colors by any special treatment like heating?
• How can I spot the difference between a natural and a synthetic alexandrite?
• What are the chances an alexandrite purchased in the 50s is natural?
• Where do the best alexandrite gemstones come from?
• What is the best way to clean and take care of alexandrites?
• Where can I buy natural alexandrite gemstones?
• Is the June birthstone pearl or alexandrite?
• Where can I test and appraise my alexandrite?
• What do I need to check before purchasing alexandrite gemstone?
• How can I check the color change in an alexandrite?

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Chapter 1. Insidious siberian

The prophetic Russian stone - Alexandrite

www.alexandrite.net/chapters/chapter1/index.html

Chapter 2. Diaphanite or Alexandrite?

Alexandrite or Diaphanite?

www.alexandrite.net/chapters/chapter2/index.html

Chapter 3. Species and variety

Chrysoberyl Species and Variety

www.alexandrite.net/chapters/chapter3/index.html

Chapter 4. Classification and properties

Chrysoberyl Classification and Properties

www.alexandrite.net/chapters/chapter4/index.html

Chapter 5. The Alexandrite effect

The Alexandrite Effect

www.alexandrite.net/chapters/chapter5/index.html

Chapter 6. World occurrences

Alexandrite World Occurrences

www.alexandrite.net/chapters/chapter6/index.html

Chapter 7. Synthetics and imitations

Alexandrite Synthetics and Imitations

www.alexandrite.net/chapters/chapter7/index.html

Chapter 8. Myths, legends and lore

Alexandrite Myths, Legends and Lore

www.alexandrite.net/chapters/chapter8/index.html

Chapter 9. Alexandrite buyer's guide

Alexandrite Buyer's Guide

www.alexandrite.net/chapters/chapter9/index.html

Chronological History of Alexandrite

Chronological History of Alexandrite

www.alexandrite.net/chapters/chronology-on-the-history-of-alexandrite.html

Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Terms

www.alexandrite.net/chapters/glossary/index.html

Bibliography

Bibliography

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