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Whitney Alexandrite
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Washington, DC, United States
With its exceptional size, clarity, and strong color change, this gem variety of chrysoberyl is one of the finest know alexandrites. Under different lighting, the color of the gem changes.
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Details
- Title: Whitney Alexandrite
- Location: Hematita, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Type: Gem
- Rights: This image was obtained from the Smithsonian Institution. The image or its contents may be protected by international copyright laws. http://www.si.edu/termsofuse
- External Link: View this object record in the Smithsonian Institution Collections Search Center
- Weight: 17.08ct
- USNM Catalog Number(s): G10613, G10613
- Photo Credit: Chip Clark, Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History
- Field: Mineral Sciences
- Fassion: Cushion
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