An alternative to the pearl and moonstone, alexandrite is another option for the June birthstone. Interestingly, alexandrite is also known as the Friday Gemstone or the stone of “Friday’s Child” in reference to the old nursery rhyme (Friday's child, loving and giving…). The reason behind this is unclear. Alexandrite has a rating of 8.5 on the Mohs Hardness Scale, meaning that it is one of the hardest gemstones around.
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Sunday, December 19, 2021
What's behind the Alexandrite birthstone?
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