Alexandrite

 Alexandrite crystal in matrix; (bottom center of picture)

Stone Metaphysical Properties

Alexandrite - Technically I am a color changing variety of Chrysoberyl that is green in natural daylight and red to violet in color when under man made lights.  I differ from other members of the Chrysoberyl family in that I not only contain iron and titanium, but also chromium as a major impurity.  My hardness is 8.5 and my luster is vitreous and greasy and I am a transparent crystal.  I am as beautiful as I am rare; first found in the Ural Mountains of Russia, I am now mined in many places in the world, but none are as fine as the ones from Russia. Watch out for fakes and imitations; (we use Russian lab-grown in our jewelry below).  

I have long been associated with luck and love; I am sometimes used in love spells!  My crystals carry my vibration of joy.  I can assist one to be more flexible allowing adaptation to changing situations, I help one to recall past lives and learn lessons from them, and help facilitate emotional healing.  My colors stimulate the heart and the crown chakras. 

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