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Alexandrite (rare) - Novello Mine, Zimbabwe

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Some crystals of Chrysoberyl var. Alexandrite on schist matrix from the Novello Mine, Masvingo (Fort Victoria), Zimbabwe. This is old stock acquired from Bill Larson, and shown with LED daylight-simulant lighting on top, and incandescent lighting on bottom.
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JohnK222
Incredible! :omfg: I think I have a weakness for the properties and look of Alexandrite. It always stuns me with how it can be 2 colours.
May I ask how big this piece is?