Description
This Alexandrite Simulant is composed of lab-created synthetic purple corundum, exhibiting a grayish purple color that evokes the distinctive color-shift character of natural alexandrite. With a hardness of 9 on the Mohs Scale, these stones offer exceptional durability suitable for everyday wear. Available in calibrated marquise faceted shapes across a range of sizes, these imitation alexandrite stones are well-suited for a variety of jewelry-making applications.
These stones are safe to fire in metal clay and approved for stone-in-place casting, making them a versatile option for metalsmiths working with both traditional and contemporary fabrication techniques. Clean with warm, soapy water; use of ultrasonic and steam cleaners is generally safe. Calibrated gemstone sizes may vary slightly ±0.10mm.
Features
- Alexandrite Simulant with grayish purple color character
- Composed of synthetic purple corundum — lab-created for consistency
- Hardness of 9 on the Mohs Scale for excellent durability
- Safe to fire in metal clay
- Safe for stone-in-place casting
- Compatible with ultrasonic and steam cleaning
Specifications
| Stone Type | Alexandrite Simulant (Imitation) |
|---|---|
| Material | Synthetic Purple Corundum |
| Shape | Marquise Faceted |
| Color | Grayish Purple |
| Mohs Hardness | 9 |
| Size Tolerance | ±0.10mm |
| Casting Compatible | Yes — stone-in-place casting safe |
| Metal Clay Compatible | Yes — safe to fire in metal clay |
Available Options
| Part # | Size |
|---|---|
| 917-607 | 4x2mm |
| 917-616 | 6x3mm |
| 917-626 | 8x4mm |
| 917-638 | 10x5mm |
| 917-646 | 12x6mm |
Specifications
- Brand
- Otto Frei
- Part #
- 917-607
- Type
- Pierre gemme facettée
- Dimensions
- 0,1 po x 0,1 po x 0,1 po
- Stone Type
- Alexandrite Simulant (Imitation)
- Material
- Synthetic Purple Corundum
- Shape
- Marquise Faceted
- Color
- Grayish Purple
- Mohs Hardness
- 9
- Size Tolerance
- ±0.10mm
- Casting Compatible
- Yes — stone-in-place casting safe
- Metal Clay Compatible
- Yes — safe to fire in metal clay
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