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alexandrite

[ al-ig-zan-drahyt, -zahn- ]

noun

, Mineralogy.
  1. a variety of chrysoberyl, green by daylight and red-violet by artificial light, used as a gem.


alexandrite

/ ˌælɪɡˈzændraɪt /

noun

  1. a green variety of chrysoberyl used as a gemstone


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Word History and Origins

Origin of alexandrite1

1830–40; named after Alexander I of Russia; -ite 1

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Word History and Origins

Origin of alexandrite1

C19: named after Alexander I (1777–1825), tsar of Russia (1801–25); see -ite 1

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Example Sentences

Specimens of the Alexandrite, named after Alexander I., are also to be seen here in beautiful form and clearness.

I think I'll send that Alexandrite as a sort of peace offering.

Chrysoberyl (alexandrite and also the greenish-yellow chrysoberyl).

This species furnishes us Alexandrite, chrysoberyl cat's-eye and less valuable chrysoberyls of yellowish-green color.

For an example of a remarkable change of this character, see Alexandrite.

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