Alexandrite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌæl.ɪɡˈzæn.dɹaɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Alexandrite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) A form of chrysoberyl that displays a colour change dependent upon the light source, along with strong pleochroism.
Meaning
(mineralogy) A form of chrysoberyl that displays a colour change dependent upon the light source, along with strong pleochroism.
Example Sentences
[…] the body of each high seat was a single jewel of monstrous size: the left-hand seat a black opal, asparkle with steel-blue fire, the next a fire-opal, as it were a burning coal, the third seat an alexandrite, purple like wine by night but deep sea-green by day.
Word Forms
- alexandrites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include laser, chrysolite, pleochroism, chrysoberyl, chrysoprase, achroite.
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