alexandrite

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˌæl.ɪɡ.ˈzæn.dɹaɪt/

Noun

alexandrite noun

A form of chrysoberyl that displays a colour change dependent upon the light source, along with strong pleochroism.

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Synonyms

laser chrysolite pleochroism chrysoberyl chrysoprase achroite melanochroite amazonite euchroite chrysopal blue beryl ehlite malachite acidochromism phoenicochroite cymophane

Associated

corundum diode vanadium watermelon ipl incandescent sapphire garnet gems synthetic daylight

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