Geological Alexandrite Trilling
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A large and well-crystallised trilling (multiply twinned crystal) of translucent alexandrite chrysoberyl, showing good face development and twinning, exhibiting some colour change from greenish to plum in changing light. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.159. 15 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). Ex Dr. Ronald Bonewitz collection; from Brazil. Chrysoberyl is an aluminate of beryllium.
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Extremely fine condition. Rare.
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Geological Alexandrite Trilling
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