alexandrite (photographed by david weinberg for alexandrite.net) is named for the former czar of russia, alexander ii, and was first discovered in the ural mountains of russia, supposedly on the day of his birth.

colour/appearance:

purplish-red or raspberry red, in incandescent light alexandrite turns a soft shade of red
green or bluish-green in daylight

sources:

former sowiet states, brazil, sri lanka, namibia

cleansing:

cleanse with running water method

energize on a crystal quartz cluster or in sunlight

zodiac:

scorpio

element(s):

wind, water

chakra(s):

third eye, crown

feng shui use:

center (spirituality)

south (success and reputation)

southeast (self-/net worth)

any negative direction misfortune (good luck amulet)

any area where healing is needed

physical:

nervous system

neck tension

protein assimilation

testicles

heart

emotional:

strengthens personal power and spirituality

builds intellect and creativity