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Alexandrite (Variety) – Gemstone Encyclopedia

Alexandrite (Variety) – Gemstone Encyclopedia

January 7, 2026 | Gemstone Encyclopedia | Joaquimma Anna

Alexandrite is a rare, color‑changing variety of chrysoberyl prized for its striking shift from greenish‑blue in daylight to purplish‑red under incandescent light, making it a popular gemstone for jewelry and a subject of many traditional meanings.

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Senarmontite – Mineral Profile, Meaning, and Jewelry Use

Senarmontite – Mineral Profile, Meaning, and Jewelry Use

January 3, 2026 | Gemstone Encyclopedia | Joaquimma Anna

Senarmontite is the mineral form of antimony trioxide, typically white to colorless with a high‑refractive adamantine luster. It is prized by collectors and occasionally set in jewelry, and it carries traditional meanings of clarity and protection for gemstone enthusiasts.

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