Specimens of the alexandrite, named after Alexander I., are also to be seen here in beautiful form and clearness.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
Sometimes, in heavy cloud-shadow, it is almost as dark as the green of a Siberian alexandrite; but just beyond the shadow, in the full sunshine, it brightens to the color of a greenish turquoise.
"Campaigning in Cuba"
George Kennan
She struck a provocative pose, her hand on her hip, her head thrown back, while her eyes changed colour as alexandrite in the sun.
"O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1921"
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