Chrysoberyl, Chrysoberyl (Var: Alexandrite) - image 1
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Chrysoberyl, Chrysoberyl (Var: Alexandrite)
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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Dimensions1.8 x 1.6 x 1.3 cm
Locality
Novello Mine, Masvingo (Fort Victoria), Masvingo District, Zimbabwe
Added on10/23/2024
Known provenance
2024/08
Unknown Owner
Not disclosed
Unknown dateNot disclosed
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