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Gemstones, Minerals & Fossils
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alexandrite
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<blockquote data-quote="Heatho" data-source="post: 112029" data-attributes="member: 487"><p>Due to Chromium content Alexandrite apparently will fluoresce under UV also, that is one test to identify it from other Chrysoberyl. It's not a definitive test at all but a quick simple test if you already suspect it is Alexandrite. </p><p></p><p>I know, I know UV is a poor test...... but I like stuff that fluoresces though. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>As Wal said RI is the best way to start to go about a propper ID.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Heatho, post: 112029, member: 487"] Due to Chromium content Alexandrite apparently will fluoresce under UV also, that is one test to identify it from other Chrysoberyl. It's not a definitive test at all but a quick simple test if you already suspect it is Alexandrite. I know, I know UV is a poor test...... but I like stuff that fluoresces though. :) As Wal said RI is the best way to start to go about a propper ID. [/QUOTE]
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