CHRYSOBERYL VAR ALEXANDRITE

Carnaíba mining district, Pindobaçu, Bahia, Brazil

RARE single large crystal of Alexandrite (type of chrysoberyl) showing the classic trilling formation. This mineral has a fabulous optical effect where in different types of light it displays a different colour. When natural daylight shone through it is dark green and when it is tungsten/artificial light its a deep red colour.