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Alexandrite (Variety) – Gemstone Encyclopedia

Alexandrite (Variety) – Gemstone Encyclopedia

January 7, 2026 | Gemstone Encyclopedia | Joaquimma Anna

Alexandrite is a rare, color‑changing variety of chrysoberyl prized for its striking shift from greenish‑blue in daylight to purplish‑red under incandescent light, making it a popular gemstone for jewelry and a subject of many traditional meanings.

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Tektites – Natural Glass Gemstones Formed by Meteorite Impacts

Tektites – Natural Glass Gemstones Formed by Meteorite Impacts

January 3, 2026 | Gemstone Encyclopedia | Joaquimma Anna

Tektites is a group of natural glass stones formed when terrestrial material melts during meteorite impacts, producing black, brown, green or orange glassy gems that are prized for their unique origin, striking appearance, and use in jewelry and metaphysical practices.

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Pietersite – Gemstone Encyclopedia Entry

Pietersite – Gemstone Encyclopedia Entry

January 2, 2026 | Gemstone Encyclopedia | Joaquimma Anna

Pietersite is a brecciated variety of chalcedony known for its swirling, chatoyant fibers in golden, reddish, or blue hues. It is prized in jewelry and metaphysical circles for its dramatic appearance and alleged energetic properties.

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