Alexandrite Alexander II, the Russian Emperor, gave this mineral its name because he saw it as a talisman. Depending on the illumination, alexandrite can change hue. Post navigation Top 20 Reasons for Divorce 25 Popular Facts That Are Actually False 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30