alexandrite

/ˌælɪɡˈzændraɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare, gemstone variety of chrysoberyl that exhibits a color change under different lighting conditions, typically from greenish-blue to reddish-purple.

“The jewelry store had a small collection of alexandrites for sale, each with a unique color-changing effect.”

Synonyms

  • chrysoberyl
  • color-changing gemstone

Antonyms

  • non-color-changing mineral
  • opaque gemstone