Abstract
Alexandrite (BeAl2O4: Cr3 +) is one of the varieties of chrysoberyl that is widely found in Brazil and has recently been studied to act as a dosimetric material because its composition combines BeO and Al2O3, oxides most used commercially as a dosimeter. As it is a mineral with potential for dosimetric use, it is important to have knowledge of the effects of ionizing radiation in the abso…