Where can I buy synthetic alexandrite?
[2006-04-27 01:41:23]

Q: I'm looking for cutting synthetic alexandrite (dismantled) gems, with a clear red-green color change (without changing color or corundum violet-blue-green specimens). Does anyone familiar with a manufacturer or retailer (ie whether it is online) for the synthetic alexandrite?
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Alexandrite synthetic or Lab made Color Change?
[2007-05-15 19:48:27]

Does a lab made or Synthetic Alexandrite have puissant color change? Can you elaborate? Are they mostly purple to blue or green? How much are the lab made alexandrites usefulness?
Is there any way to tell if a stone is real or not?


Both will show vary. Lab grown are more likely to have a significant amount. Naturals are more variable as their growth is dependent on convenient sources of necessary constituents, however IMHO the naturals show an almost aura like modulate as opposed to the refraction of the lab ones.
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