Alexandrite specimens for sale
6 for sale · $500–$3,000 USD
16 in the gallery
Alexandrite is the emerald-green to red-purple color-change variety of chrysoberyl. In daylight it often shows a green or yellow-green body color with a rich, sometimes velvety luster, while artificial light may bring out pink to purplish-red reflections, making the gem a striking example of pleochroism in mineral form. Crystals are typically prismatic and can form on matrix or as single, well-formed crystals, and faceted pieces emphasize the color-change phenomenon rather than sheer size.
- Formula
- BeAl2O4
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Very High Interest
- Classification notes
- Oxide mineral; Chrysoberyl group (BeAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>)
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Where Alexandrite is found
Top localities
- Novello Mine5 specimens
- Carnaíba mining district2 specimens
- Carnaiba Mine2 specimens
- Afghanistan1 specimen
- Espírito Santo1 specimen
- Sverdlovsk Oblast1 specimen
- Ural Mountains1 specimen
- Masvingo District1 specimen
About Alexandrite
Notable specimens have come from several classic localities, with important material reported from Zimbabwe, Brazil, Russia, and Afghanistan. Collectors prize Alexandrite for the historical allure of color-change behavior and the fine-crystal aesthetics that accompany well-formed faces. While color-change is the defining feature, exceptional pieces also exhibit strong luster and clean, transition-rich color shifts, making them sought-after for study and display alike.