Mar 5, 2025 · Maxixe is known for its deep blue to violet color, which can be quite striking. However, this blue color can fade to a lighter shade when exposed to sunlight, which is a …

Jan 26, 2015 · Maxixe owes it's very unstable color due to natural irradiation that causes a color center most probably in the NO 3 sites. When exposed to sunlight or temperatures above 100° …

Apr 12, 2024 · Introduction to Maxixe Maxixe (pronounced mah-shee-she) is a captivating, deep blue variety of beryl that has intrigued gem enthusiasts with its intense color and unique …

Maxixe Beryl is a variety of beryl that has a bright or dark blue colour. The colour gradually fades in daylight to a brown-yellow colour, which diminishes its value as a gemstone. Originally …

Oct 31, 2008 · Maxixe beryl normally has a blue to violet blue bodycolor, but this stone showed an unusual violet color. The UV-Vis-NIR spectrum (figure 2) showed absorption bands between …

Blue beryl, also known as maxixe, is a rare variety of beryl that exhibits an intense blue color ranging from pale sky blue to intense navy blue. Blue beryl possesses excellent refractive …

Maxixe beryl is a rare intense blue to violet blue beryl that will lose its color when exposed to light. The stones were first reported in 1917 and are found from Minas Gerais, Brazil. The color is …

Sep 1, 2018 · It is a distinct variety of beryl that is commonly mistaken for aquamarine. This unique variety of beryl was first found in 1917 at the Maxixe Mine, Piauí Valley, near Itinga, …

Maxixe owes it's very unstable color due to natural irradiation that causes a color center most probably in the NO 3 sites. When exposed to sunlight or temperatures above 100° C, it will …

Nov 18, 2024 · Maxixe beryl normally has a blue to violet blue bodycolor, but this stone showed an unusual violet color. The UV-Vis-NIR spectrum (figure 2) showed absorption bands …