ALEXANDRITE


 

Alexandrite is the color changing cousin of the Chrysoberyl family. One of the rarest gemstones in the world, alexandrite has the unique characteristic of appearing green in the daylight and glowing red in artificial light.

There does not seem to be any writings of alexandrite in ancient text. It was unknown until 1830 when it seems to have been discovered on the birthday of Czar Alexander II, thus the stone was named in his honor.

Mystical Properties:
Alexandrite is said to help balance one's emotional state, to provide confidence, to increase self-esteem and to help bring about change. 

It is also said to bring happiness and success, and to intensify feelings of love and sensuality. 

Healing Properties:
Alexandrite can be found in either gemstone or plain crystalline form, but not very easily. The gem can assist you in death/rebirth situations -- when you are busy transforming the old into the new. The crystal form can assist you in balancing your emotions and empowering yourself. 

It is known to stimulate happiness and pleasant surprises, good fortune and success in speculative matters. It is good for emotional balance.

Alexandrite is told to be useful to help treat pancreatic disorders, swollen lymph nodes and ailments of the spleen, as well as in the treatment of afflictions occurring with leukemia.

Magical Properties:
Alexandrite is quite rare and very expensive. When worn, alexandrite draws luck and good fortune, as well it is often used in love spells and rituals.