Although this stone is not eye clean, it is quite large for an alexandrite. It changes from a dark olive green to a pinkish brown in incandescent light.
Identification | |
Type: | Natural |
Species: | Chrysoberyl |
Variety: | Alexandrite |
Origin: | Tunduru, Ruvuma, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania |
Hardness: | 8.5 |
Density: | 3.75 |
RI-1: | 1.741 |
RI-2: | 1.76 |
Enhancements | |
Variety of work: | Faceted |
Designation: | A (Not currently known to be enhanced) |
Color | |
Color light source: | Cool daylight |
Color description: | styG*6/3 (medium dark strongly yellowish green) |
Phenomena: | Change of color (Alexandrite effect) Pleochroism Moderate |
Color phenomena: | O*3/2 (light orange [brownish]) |
Clarity | |
Clarity type: | Severely included (Type I) |
Transparency: | Transparent |
Cut | |
Shape: | Oval |
Cut style: | Step |
Symmetry: | Fair |
Brilliance: | Good |
Polish: | Exceptional |
Size | |
Width: | 9.80 mm |
Length: | 14.00 mm |
Weight: | 6.23 cts |