Alexandrite was named in 1842 in name of Tsesarevitch Alexander (in 1855 Alexander II - Emperor of Russia) on the day he reached adulthood. There are other possible names for the stone - it is the Ural chrysoberyl, which is able to change the color. The Mohs hardness of Alexandrite 8.5 is one of the hardest minerals, with a density of 3.68 - 3.77 g/cm3. It is a transparent stone with a glass shine and a peculiarity of color change (reverse) from grayish blue to emerald green when daylight, and to purple and saturated purple-red when artificial lighting.
The largest deposits of Alexandrite in Brazil, India, Madagascar, Zambia, as well as in the Urals, where mining is carried out in underground mines on an equal footing with other equally valuable minerals.
Decorations made of alexandrite:
Alexandrite is one of the rarest and therefore very expensive stones. Nowadays, Alexandrites are second only to sapphires, emeralds, rubies and diamonds.
Alexandrites mined in the Urals are considered to be the most qualitative and unsurpassed in their brightness and contrast when changing color. There are unique Alexandrites with opalescence - the effect of "cat's eye".
The "Alexandrite effect" is directly related to the peculiarity of the crystal lattice construction. Alexandrite is suitable for such cuts as stepped and droplet-shaped diamond. Mineral with the effect of "cat's eye" for a greater effect is processed in the form of a cabochon.
When Alexandrite was discovered in the Urals in the 19th century, it is widely used in expensive jewelry with emeralds, pearls and diamonds.
The magic of alexandrite:
Alexandrite is recognized as a prophet stone. It is believed that it presage the coming misfortunes and is able to influence the emotional and psychological state of the owner.
Alexandrite is a stone for people with a strong spirit. He serves them faithfully, warning them of all kinds of troubles and troubles, is able to help them overcome difficult life difficulties. Alexandrite will bring only misfortune to the weakly-liked, as he is able to subdue the owner and influence his life surrounded by unfavorable and conflict situations. A person who has withstood the trials of Alexandrite will find fame, happiness and success in any endeavor.
Alexandrite is considered a talisman of faces with a changing mood. The stone is able to change its color not only depending on the illumination and time of day, but also on the perception of the mental state of its owner. Watching these changes, both neighbors and oneself can learn to prevent unnecessary emotional disruption.
Alexandrite is able to bring comfort and normalize relations between people. As a talisman, Alexandrite is needed by those who are haunted by disappointment and trouble.
In ancient times, it was believed that Alexandrite was a magical stone. Duality of its color, they were linked to the duality of human blood, namely venous and arterial.
It is recommended to wear Alexandrite to lawyers, soldiers, sailors, and secular lionesses.
Alexandrite in medicine:
Alexandrite is attributed to such therapeutic properties as: restoration of the cardiovascular system and strengthening of blood vessels. It is able to stop bleeding and purify the blood.
The stone has the property to tame the owner, makes him compliant and capable of agreement. Alexandrite is a paired stone, i.e. it can be worn only in the form of paired jewelry.
Modern lithotherapists believe that in order to get rid of pancreatic diseases it is necessary to wear earrings with Alexandrite, and wearing this gem in the form of a pendant or ring cures spleen, colon and small intestine disease.
Alexandrite and zodiac:
Alexandrite is most suitable for people who was born under such signs as: Fish, Twins and Scorpio. And aries they can wear jewelry with him.
Taurus, Cancer, Sagittarius and Virgoes are contraindicated. People who were born under these signs should not only wear but also try on the product with Alexandrite.
This is interesting:
In the Mineralogical Museum. Fersman in Moscow is the largest Druze crystal of Alexandrite 25 cm x 15 cm weighing 5 kg.
It is noteworthy that only on the territory of the former USSR Alexandrite is considered a "widow's stone". It is connected with the tragedy of the Second World War, when many women of the Soviet Union, having jewelry with Alexandrite, became widows.
All over the world it is recognized that Alexandrite brings only good luck.