Color Change
Color-change gems display dramatically different colors under different light sources. The most famous example is alexandrite, which appears green in daylight and red under incandescent light.
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Cause
Selective absorption of light wavelengths due to chromium content
Best Cut
Faceted or cabochon
Gemstones with Color Change
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