C&S-Chatham Created Alexandrite

Quality	Description	Variations
Gem	Medium to dark greenish blue changing to medium violet red; eye clean; good cut; good polish	19-6-4 29-2-4

Alexandrite is rated “excellent” for everyday wear. To clean, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water.

Enhancement Code: SYN

Hardness: 8.5

Color: Green, Red

Species: Synthetic Chrysoberyl

RI: 1.745-1.755

Specific Gravity: 3.73

Optic Character: DR

Phenomena: Color Change

Ultrasonic: Usually safe

Steamer: Usually safe

Heat: Stable

Chemicals: None