Alexandrite
Also known as: Stone of Good Omen, Emerald by day, Ruby by night
Chromium-bearing Aluminum Oxide (Chrysoberyl variety)
Alexandrite is a chromium-bearing variety of chrysoberyl famous for its remarkable color change — appearing green in daylight and red under incandescent light. One of the rarest and most valuable gems in the world.
Healing Properties
- Supports transformation and adaptability
- Attracts good luck
- Integrates duality
- Activates intuition
Emotional Benefits
- •Supports embracing duality and paradox
- •Encourages adaptability
- •Promotes self-awareness
Spiritual Benefits
- •Integrates spiritual and physical self
- •Activates higher intuition
- •Supports spiritual evolution through change
How to Use
Wear for continued luck and adaptability. Best used as jewelry due to its rarity.
Meditation
Hold and ask to integrate opposing aspects of yourself into a more unified whole.
Placement in Home
Sacred space or altar for its rarity and transformational energy.
Traditional Uses
Discovered in 1830 in Russia's Ural Mountains on the birthday of Tsar Alexander II. Associated with nervous system and regeneration. Not a substitute for medical treatment.
Ethical Sourcing
Extremely rare and valuable. Many lab-grown versions exist. Ensure natural certification from reputable gem laboratories.
Quick Facts
- Mineral Class
- Oxide (Chrysoberyl)
- Crystal System
- Orthorhombic
- Chemical Formula
- BeAl₂O₄
- Mohs Hardness
- 8.5
- Transparency
- Transparent
- Luster
- Vitreous to adamantine
- Planetary
- Mercury
- Typical Price
- $500–$50,000+
Care Guide
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Charging
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