This Alexandrite simulant is crafted from lab-created synthetic purple corundum, displaying a distinctive greyish-purple hue. With a hardness rating of 9 on the Mohs Scale, these stones offer excellent durability suited for everyday wear. Their round faceted cut delivers classic brilliance, and calibrated sizing ensures consistent fitting across a wide range of settings. Note that calibrated gemstone sizes may vary slightly by +/0.10mm.
These simulants are particularly versatile for studio jewelersthey are safe to fire in metal clay and can be cast in place, making them a practical choice for a variety of fabrication techniques. Clean with warm, soapy water; use of an ultrasonic or steam cleaner is generally safe.
Features
- Alexandrite simulant composed of synthetic purple corundum
- Greyish-purple color with a round faceted cut
- Mohs hardness of 9 durable enough for everyday wear
- Safe to fire in metal clay
- Safe for stone-in-place casting
- Compatible with ultrasonic and steam cleaning
- Calibrated sizes may vary by +/0.10mm
Specifications
| Stone Type | Alexandrite Simulant |
|---|---|
| Material | Synthetic Purple Corundum (Lab-Created) |
| Cut | Round Faceted |
| Color | Greyish Purple |
| Mohs Hardness | 9 |
| Size Tolerance | +/0.10mm |
| Metal Clay Safe | Yes |
| Cast in Place Safe | Yes |
Available Options
| Part | Size |
|---|---|
| 910-610 | 1.00mm |
| 910-615 | 1.50mm |
| 910-620 | 2.00mm |
| 910-622 | 2.25mm |
| 910-625 | 2.50mm |
| 910-627 | 2.75mm |
| 910-630 | 3.00mm |
| 910-632 | 3.25mm |
| 910-635 | 3.50mm |
| 910-637 | 3.75mm |
| 910-640 | 4.00mm |
| 910-645 | 4.50mm |
| 910-650 | 5.00mm |
| 910-655 | 5.50mm |
| 910-660 | 6.00mm |
| 910-665 | 6.50mm |
| 910-670 | 7.00mm |
| 910-680 | 8.00mm |
