Zandrite: Alexandrite's "Mini-Me"

Recently, zandrite has emerged onto the gemstone and gemstone jewelry scene. Zandrite has color-changing characteristics similar to the alexandrite gemstone. In contrast to alexandrite, however, zandrite is not a natural gemstone, and it is also far less expensive than natural alexandrite.

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A glass manufacturer was developing synthetic glass and one of the scientists involved in the project realized that this glass could be marketed as a gemstone that could be used in jewelry. The synthetic glass was named zandrite because the glass exhibits the same color-changing characteristics as alexandrite, which is a natural color-changing stone.

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Zandrite is available in two colors: pink and purple. Pink zandrite in incandescent lighting will turn green in fluorescent lighting conditions. Purple zandrite in incandescent lighting will change to a bluish color under fluorescent lighting conditions. The change of color is caused by the presence of the mineral neodymium, which has strong magnetic properties.

 

Zandrite is being seen increasingly more on television shopping channels. It is much cheaper than the rare, natural alexandrite gemstone, and zandrite makes a great gift for anyone that is interested in gemstones or gemstone jewelry. Zandrite can be placed in earrings, pendants, necklaces, and rings. However, zandrite is not as hard as many gemstones, and since it is synthetic glass, avoid hitting the gemstone as it may cause chipping to occur. As is the case for most other gemstones, the best cleaning method is warm water, mild soap, and a toothbrush.

 

Simulating gemstones or rare materials is not a new concept. Ancient Egyptians developed a substance that resembled turquoise, called faience, from which they created beads, pendants, rings, and amulets. Blue gems that had been constructed of glass were discovered in King Tut’s tomb. Three hundred years ago, glass pearls were created. And, on a more modern note, moissanite has been a dazzler that resembles a diamond.

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In addition to zandrite becoming a star on television, another stone beginning with the letter “z” has also been emerging. Zultanite, also having color-changing abilities, is now becoming available on the market. However, this page belongs to zandrite. Zultanite will be covered on a different page of this website.

 

Color-changing stones are quite unique and special in the gemstone world. Whether they are natural like alexandrite, or synthetic like zandrite, they each have the ability to glisten, sparkle, or shimmer their way into someone’s heart.

 

  

 

 

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