Cochise College       Photos of Gemstones

                          Geology Home Page

                          Roger Weller, geology instructor

                          wellerr@cochise.edu
                                  copyright 2007-R.Weller

Synthetic, Simulated, and Treated Gemstones
Alexite-simulated alexandrite-2
closer views
Alexite is a special glass with rare earth elements.

Observed under fluorescent light

Photo is copyright free for non-commercial educational uses.  just credit photo to R.Weller/Cochise College.

Observed under incandescent light

Photo is copyright free for non-commercial educational uses.  just credit photo to R.Weller/Cochise College.
 

Autumn Alexite is green under fluorescent light and orange in natural or incandescent light.
Lavender Alexite is tanzanite blue under fluorescent light and amethyst purple under natural
or incandescent light.

Gems courtesy of RMC Gems HK Co., Ltd.
Unit 1107A, Blk A, Focal Industry Center, 21, Man Lok Street, Hunghom, Hongkong
"(852) 2333-7909
rmc@rmcgemshk.com
www.alexite.co.in