alexandrite
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al·ex·an·drite
(ăl'ĭg-zăn'drīt') 
n.
A greenish chrysoberyl that appears red in artificial light, used as a gemstone.
n.
A greenish chrysoberyl that appears red in artificial light, used as a gemstone.
[German Alexandrit, after ALEXANDER I1.]
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Chrysoberyl
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