Alexandrite look-alikes
Chrysoberyl variety
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Alexandrite. Below are documented look-alikes and the features that tell them apart. Never rely on a single feature. Always check multiple properties.
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Chrysoberyl
BeAl2O4
Also known as: Cat's Eye (Cymophane)
Garnet (Color-change)
Pyrope-Spessartine series
Also known as: Color-change Garnet
Sapphire (Color-change)
Corundum var. Sapphire
Also known as: Color-change Sapphire
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