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ALEXANDRITE IN MATRIX

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Rocks, Fossils & Minerals Start Price:4,375.00 USD Estimated At:5,500.00 - 6,500.00 USD
ALEXANDRITE IN MATRIX
<B>ALEXANDRITE IN MATRIX</B></I><BR> <I>Emerald Mines, Malashevskoye Deposit, Malyshevo, Ekaterinburg, <BR>Sverdlovskaya Oblast, Urals Region, Russia.</B></I><BR>Occasionally found associated with emerald crystals at this locality are the often rumored, seldom seen variety of chrysoberyl named for Alexander II: Tsar of All The Russias. This cyclicly twinned crystal exhibits the fine Green to Purple color change that this gem mineral is noted for. It is perched upon a mica schist matrix very consistent with other material from this locality. The alexandrite crystal measures 1 ¼ inches across and the specimen measures 1 3/8 inches across overall. Ex Gene & Roz Meieran Collection.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)