Associations to the word «Alexandrite»

Wiktionary

ALEXANDRITE, noun. (mineral) A form of chrysoberyl that displays a colour change dependent upon the light source, along with strong pleochroism.

Dictionary definition

ALEXANDRITE, noun. A green variety of chrysoberyl used as a gemstone.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke