Alexandrite, a strongly pleochroic (trichroic) gem, will exhibit emerald green, red and orange-yellow colors and tend to change color in artificial light compared to daylight. The color change from red to green is due to strong absorption of light in the yellow and blue portions of the spectrum. Typically, alexandrite has an emerald-green color in daylight but exhibit a raspberry-red color in incandescent light.
VARIETY OF: Chrysoberyl , BeAl2 O4 Birthstone For: June Magical Properties (According to Birthstone): Renewal and regeneration, openness to higher self. Brings love, joy, and luck. Origin: Australia, Russia, India, Sri Lanka, USA, New Mexico, Tanzania, Brazil, Arusha Region. Color: Various shades of green and yellow; brownish, reddish, rarely blue. Hardness: (Mohs Scale): 8.5