Chrysoberyl, Chrysoberyl (Var: Alexandrite)
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A sharp, euhedral chrysoberyl crystal attached to schist matrix from Zimbabwe. Old material with excellent pleochroism, meaning color change under different lighting conditions, ie, natural versus incandescent. The backlighting highlights the color changes. The piece comes with an old Ft. Victoria, Rhodesia label. Ex. Zinn Collection 1.8 x 1.6 x 1.3 cm
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SpeciesChrysoberyl, Alexandrite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.8 x 1.6 x 1.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityZimbabwe, Masvingo, Novello Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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sharp twinned crystals, alexandrite color change, and cat’s-eye chatoyancy; prized by collectors with notable localities in Espírito Santo, Brazil.Regional guide
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