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alexandrite

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al·ex·an·drite  (lg-zndrt)
n.
A greenish chrysoberyl that appears red in artificial light, used as a gemstone.
[German Alexandrit, after Alexander I.]
alexandrite [ˌælɪgˈzændraɪt]
n
(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a green variety of chrysoberyl used as a gemstone
[named after Alexander I (1777-1825), tsar of Russia (1801-25); see -ite1]
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Noun1.alexandritealexandrite - a green variety of chrysoberyl used as a gemstone
chrysoberyl - a rare hard yellow green mineral consisting of beryllium aluminate in crystal form; used as a gemstone


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