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321. Yellow chrysoberyl
Yellow greenish to light yellow or brown chrysoberyl, which contains ferric iron as an impurity. Has an absorption spectrum band at first part of the violet at 444 nm, which can be seen in some chrysoberyl cat's-eye.
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322. Young-Helmholtz theory of color vision
The theory that the eye contains three different groups of retinal fibers (cones) with maximum response to three primary colors to red-yellow, green, and blue violet, which are parts of the spectrum.
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323. Yttrium
A dark gray, silvery luster, rare earth metallic element of the Periodic System with the symbol Y. Flammable when powder from. Used in alloys and as a metal deoxidizer.
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324. Zonary growth
Zonary growing of crystals bounded by plane crystal faces, which occur by slight variation in the composition of a crystal due to separation or interruptions of the crystal phases during growth.
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325. Zone
A group of crystal faced intersection, which are parallel to a common line.
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326. Zone axis
A line runs through the center of a crystal, to which all faces of a given zone are parallel.
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327. Zone of crystal faces
In crystallography a characteristic feature of a serie faces of a crystal where those intersection lines with each other are all parallel.
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328. Zoning
The straight, parallel growth-lines in the internal structure of a gemstone with definite angles, usually seen in some stones, which occur by slightly variation in the chemical composition within the crystal due to separation or interruptions of the cryst
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329. A Bibliography of Alexandrite Gemstone Buyer and Collector's Guide
An annotated bibliography of Alexandrite Gemstone Buyer and Collector's Guide
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330. Is there a difference between Russian and Brazilian Alexandrite gemstones?
The mining of alexandrite in Russia lasted less than 100 years from the time it was discovered in 1833 to the early 1900’s. It was George Kunz, the gemologist/gemstone buyer for Tiffany & Co that probably did the most to popularize this unique gemst
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331. What makes natural alexandrite so expensive?
Alexandrite is an expensive gemstone because it so rare and production has always been limited. For years, the only source for alexandrite was Russia. In the last 20 or 30 years several new discoveries of alexandrite have been reported but production of s
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332. What is the difference between chrysoberyl and alexandrite?
Chrysoberyl is the species name and Alexandrite is the variety name. Alexandrite is that variety of chrysoberyl that changes color as a function of the light source; green in daylight and red under incandescent light.
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333. What is the difference between cat's eye and alexandrite?
Cat's eye is the popular name for an optical effect known as chatoyancy in the gemological nomenclature. Microscopic needle-like inclusions inside the stone reflect a streak of light that appears to open and close as the stone is rotated -- hence the eye
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334. What causes the cat's-eye effect in chrysoberyl?
The cat's-eye effect is caused by the reflection of light off of minute, parallel, needle-like rutile crystals or hollow tubes within the stone. Cat's eye inclusions are aligned parallel to the crystallographic axis and the stones are always cut as caboch
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335. Are there any other gemstones which change color?
Several other well known gemstones, including diaspore, sapphire, garnet and spinel may also change color as a function of the light source but the color change of top alexandrites is distinctive and attractive under any light conditions.
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336. Why does alexandrite appear to change color in sunlight and artificial light?
Alexandrite is a trichroic gemstone which absorbs and reflects light differently in each of its three optical directions. Spectroscopic analysis reveals a different absorption spectrum for each of the three optical directions. The differences in absorptio
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337. What are the most common colors of alexandrite?
Unfortunately, most alexandrites show either a nice color in daylight or an attractive color under incandescent light. Rarely are both colors bright and vivid and often stones that change to bright red under incandescent light are only brown or almost bla
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338. How much will a typical one carat alexandrite gemstone cost?
The retail replacement cost for a 1ct. alexandrite could be anywhere between $500 to $12,000 per carat. The intensity of the color change and the attractiveness of the colors are the most important factors in determining the value of an alexandrite. With
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339. Is alexandrite the most expensive gemstone in the world?
Along with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds, top quality alexandrites are among the most expensive gemstones in the world. In larger sizes over 4.00 or 5.00cts., Burmese rubies are more rare and expensive than alexandrites but in sizes below 1.00cts., alexa
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340. Why is natural alexandrite better than synthetic alexandrite?
Natural alexandrite is not better than synthetic alexandrite but natural alexandrite is very rare and uncommon in modern jewelry because it is hardly ever available and because it is too expensive for the general public to buy. Even lower quality more inc
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341. Are there any ways to improve alexandrite colors by any special treatment like heating?
Alexandrite cannot be improved by any kind of thermal treatment. Although some have tried, heat treatment does not seem to affect alexandrite at all. Some lower quality cracked alexandrites are oiled to hide the cracks but beyond that, alexandrite is not
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342. How can I spot the difference between a natural and a synthetic alexandrite?
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343. I have an alexandrite ring that my parents purchased in the 50s, what are the chances the stone is a genuine natural alexandrite?
It is very unlikely that even an old alexandrite ring could contain a natural alexandrite. Natural alexandrites, especially large clean stones are extremely rare and almost never available at any price. Most old inherited alexandrite rings are actually sy
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344. Where do the best alexandrite gemstones come from?
Although Russian alexandrites have the most historical value, fine stones are occasionally available from deposits in Brazil, India, Tanzania, Madagascar, and Sri Lanka. Unfortunately, there has been little production of alexandrites from any deposit in r
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345. What is the best way to clean and take care of alexandrites?
With a hardness of 8.5, Alexandrite is a tough, hard, and durable gemstone that doesn't require any special attention. Still, even the hardest gemstones can shatter with a single well-placed blow so caution is always a good idea. Washing dishes with your
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346. Where can I buy natural alexandrite gemstones?
Fine alexandrites or alexandrite jewelry can be purchased from jewelers specializing in colored gemstones, at trade shows, from TV sellers, at high end jewelry auctions, or online from websites specialized in alexandrite. You would be unlikely to find a h
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347. Is the June birthstone pearl or alexandrite?
Various birthstone lists have been used in different cultures for thousands of years.
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348. Where can I test and appraise my alexandrite?
The most well known gemological laboratories are listed below and all of them are equipped to test alexandrite. Most gemological laboratories only identify gemstones, they do not appraise them.
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349. What do I need to check before purchasing alexandrite gemstone?
First and foremost, we need to look at the quality and strength of the color change. A strong change where the colors are bright and attractive under any kind of light is most desirable. Many stones are either a beautiful green in daylight or a nice pinki
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350. How can I check the color change in an alexandrite
Two kinds of light are required to observe color change; daylight and incandescent light?
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351. Alexandrite World Occurrences and Mining Localities
Directory of confirmed findings and current mining localities of alexandrite, cat´s eye and chrysoberyl gemstones
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352. Australian alexandrite, Dowerin
Information about Australian alexandrite findings and mining in Dowerin, Australia.
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353. Brazilian alexandrite, Carnaiba Mine
Information about Brazilian alexandrite findings and mining in Pindobacu, Brazil
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354. Brazilian alexandrite, Caraiba mine
Information about Brazilian alexandrite findings and mining in Pindobacu, Brazil.
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355. Brazilian alexandrite, Serra Dourada
Information about Brazilian alexandrite findings and mining in Serra Dourada, Brazil.
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356. Brazilian alexandrite, Esmeraldas de Ferros
Information about Brazilian alexandrite findings and mining in Esmeraldas de Ferros, Brazil.
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357. Brazilian alexandrite, Novo Cruzeiro
Information about Brazilian alexandite findings and mining in Novo Cruzeiro, Brazil.
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358. Brazilian alexandrite, Hematita
Information about Brazilian alexandrite findings and mining in Hematita, Brazil.
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359. Brazilian alexandrite, Itaitinga Mine
Information about Brazilian alexandrite findings and mining in Itabira, Brazil.
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360. Brazilian alexandrite, Teafilo Otoni
Information about Brazilian alexandrite findings and mining in Novo Cruzeiro, Brazil.
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361. Indian alexandrite, Deobhog
Information about Indian alexandrite findings and mining in Deobhog, India.
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362. Madagascar alexandrite, Ilakaka
Information about Madagascar alexandrite findings and mining in Ilakaka, Madagascar.
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363. Burmese alexandrite, Mogok
Information about Tanzanian alexandrite findings and mining in Tunduru, Tanzania.
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364. Russian Alexandrite, Izumrudnye Kopi
Information about Russian alexandrite findings and mining in Izumrudnye Kopi, Russia.
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365. Russian Alexandrite, Malyshevskoye
Information about Russian alexandrite findings and mining in Malyshevskoye, Russia.
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366. Ceylon alexandrite, Balangoda
Information about Ceylon alexandrite findings and mining in Balangoda, Sri Lanka.
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367. Ceylon alexandrite, Horana
Information about Ceylon alexandrite findings and mining in Horana, Sri Lanka.
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368. Tanzanian alexandrite, Tunduru
Information about Tanzanian alexandrite findings and mining in Tunduru, Tanzania.
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369. Tanzanian alexandrite, Lake Manyara
Information about Tanzanian alexandrite findings and mining in Lake Manyara, Tanzania.
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370. American alexandrite, La Madera Mountain Mine
Information about American alexandrite findings and mining in New Mexico, USA.
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371. Zimbabwean alexandrite, Girdlestone Farm
Information about Zimbabwean alexandrite findings and mining in Girdlestone Farm, Zimbabwe.
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372. Accessibility of Alexandrite Tsarstone Collectors Guide
Alexandrite Guide website accessibility standards are in place with the intention of making the content accessible to the widest range of visitors, regardless of disability or impairment.
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373. Red color change garnet at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Red color change garnet at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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374. Multicolour Gems
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375. Javore
Javore is an alexandrite jewellery designer.
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376. Alexandrite Questions, Answers and a Quick Reference
The quick reference to how to select, buy and enjoy alexandrite gemstones and jewelry
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377.
Fameo Online Jewellery Boutique specialises in design and manufacture of the gold, colour gemstone and pearl jewellery. Award winning jewellery designs and bespoke jewellery service. Provides jewellery collections showcase, buyers tips and jewellery guid
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378.
David Wein is an online fine jewelry store in association with Multicolour.com, the world´s most eclectic favourite online gemstone retailer. David Wein brings together an exquisite range of fine jewelry at exceptional value. Visitors will find an e
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379.
An internationally acclaimed designer of fine jewelry. Recognized as the leading American jewelry designer, Yurman paved the way for a new era in fine jewelry with wearable, classic designs that carry a distinctive signature cable look. Available in over
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380. Pearlera
Perlera Online Jewellery Boutique offers high fashion and timeless jewellery classics in an exquisite range of pearl jewellery, silver and coloured gemstone creations. Provides jewellery collections showcase, buyers tips and jewellery guides.
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381. David Wein
David Wein is an online fine jewelry store in association with Multicolour.com, the world´s most eclectic favourite online gemstone retailer. David Wein brings together an exquisite range of fine jewelry at exceptional value. Visitors will find an e
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382. David Yurman
An internationally acclaimed designer of fine jewelry. Recognized as the leading American jewelry designer, Yurman paved the way for a new era in fine jewelry with wearable, classic designs that carry a distinctive signature cable look. Available in over
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383. Gem Studies Lab
GAA was formed in Sydney, on the 29th October 1945, the Association has been responsible for producing Australia’s gemmologists by educating and updating members of the gem and jewellery industry and the general public, about all aspects of gemstones an
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384. European Gemological Laboratory
As a member of the EGL USA Group, European Gemological Laboratory (EGL) is a full-service lab and offers a comprehensive array of gem identification, evaluation reports including customized reports of identification for rough and polished diamonds as well
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385. Zenhokyo
Leading gemmological educational institution in Japan has been providing professional education in the field for the past 30 years. Zenhokyo Laboratory is equipped with the most professional and advanced testing devices and systems, including inductive
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386. The Russian MSU Gemological Center
Found at 1995, MSU Gemological Center is a part of MSU Department of Geology and co-founders of the Russian Gemological Society (2000), the Union of Modern and Antique Jewelry Appraisers, and member of the Russian Diamond Chamber.
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387. AIGS Gemological Laboratory
First professional gemological laboratory to be established in Asia in 19978, - The AIGS Gemological Laboratory is a private, independent gemological laboratory, member of the Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association (TGJTA), and The International Colored
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388. The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand
IT Gem Testing Laboratory (GIT-GTL), has been accredited by The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) as the CIBJO Registered Laboratory since May 2000.
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389. Appraisals at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Appraisals at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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390. GemResearch Swisslab
Private gemological research company focused on the characterization of high-quality gems from newly opened mines.
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391. Gubelin Gemological Laboratories
Dr. Eduard J. Gubelin, one of the forefathers of modern gemology, and who was a Founding Organizing Member as well as an Honorary Member of the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA), passed away in Lucerne, Switzerland in March at the age of 91
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392. SSEF
SSEF laboratory offers analysis of precious stones and issue test reports for diamonds, coloured stones and pearls. It was recognized in 1978 by the International Confederation of Jewellers and Goldsmiths (CIBJO and also a member of the International Colo
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393. AGTA Gemological Testing Center
The AGTA Gemological Testing Center is the natural coloured gemstone industry’s premier independent laboratory providing the industry and the public with a complete range of services, including gemstone identification, origin determination and pearl ide
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394. What's the difference between a Valuation and Appraisal? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
What's the difference between a Valuation and Appraisal? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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395. American Gemological Laboratories
American Gemological Laboratories is a unit of Collectors Universe, the leading provider of value-added authentication and grading services for high-value collectibles and gemstones, which was founded in 1986 and publicly traded since 1999. In 1977, Ameri
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396. Gemological Institute of America
GIA is considered the world's most trusted name in diamond grading and gemstone identification. GIA’s D-to-Z colour-grading scale and Flawless-to-I3 clarity-grading scale are recognized by gem and jewellery professionals everywhere. And, by extension, t
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397. Gemmological Association of Great Britain
Gem-A, which began as a Gemmological Committee of the National Association of Goldsmiths, first introduced a gemmology qualification in 1908 in order to encourage jewelers to understand the gems they were selling and to identify the fakes.
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398. Jewellers Vigilance Canada (JVC)
Jewellers Vigilance Canada (JVC) was established in 1987 as an independent non-profit association with a mandate to advance ethical practices, establish a level playing field for the Canadian jewellery industry and provide crime prevention education for t
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399. The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers is the only appraisal association in the United States that devotes itself solely to the appraisal of gems, jewelry, silver flatware and hollowware.
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400. The International Society of Appraisers
The International Society of Appraisers (ISA) was formed in 1979 as a for-profit corporation focused on the education and professionalism of personal property appraisers. It became a non-profit corporation in 1994, and remains dedicated to enhancing the p
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