Alexandrite
Alexandrite is a rare chrysoberyl gemstone that changes colour in response to a change in light source. The effect of daylight gives the Alexandrite a lush green emerald colour by day, but changes to a red ruby like colour by night.Alexandrite was named after Czar Alexander II.
Sources: Russia, Sri Lanka, East Africa, Brazil.
Hardness: 8.5 on Mohs scale.
Toughness: Excellent.
Alexandrite is an alternative birthstone for June.
To view our collection of Alexanderite jewellery please visit our Capel Street store.