Whitney Alexandrite

Photo: Chip Clark, Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History
September 29, 2010
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Photo: Chip Clark, Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History

These significant gifts join the unique 17.08 carat, color-changing Whitney Alexandrite from Coralyn Wright Whitney that was added to the collection earlier this year. The extraordinary alexandrite is on view in the National Gem Gallery, where it has become a favorite of museum visitors.