0.9 Carat Diaspore Cushion (5.7×5.7mm, Red)
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Ring width:
3.0 mm
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64 mm
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Ring |
Gold |
Skin tone |
Light |
Ring diameter |
16.9 mm |
Ring width |
3.0 mm |
Finger length |
64 mm |
Finger coverage |
34 % |
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Ring diameter:
16.9 mm
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Additional Info
Diaspore is quite rare color-changing gemstone mined only in the remote location in Turkey's Anatolian Mountains. It appears yellowish-green to light green in daylight, changing to pinkish hues in incandescent lighting.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Gem Details
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Name:
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Diaspore |
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Shape:
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Cushion |
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Chemical Formula:
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AlO(OH) |
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Crystal Structure:
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Orthorhombic |
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Hardness:
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6.5 - 7 |
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Specific Gravity
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3.4 |
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Carat weight:
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0.9 ct |
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Gram weight:
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0.18 g (0.0063 ounces) |
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Points:
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90 pts |
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Length:
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5.7 mm |
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Width:
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5.7 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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29.24 mm² |
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Volume:
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52.94 mm³ |
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Length-to-width ratio:
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1 |
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Refractive Index:
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1.70 - 1.75 |
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Luster:
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Vitreous |
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Wearability:
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Good |
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Care Instructions:
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Relatively good hardness, but can be brittle |
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Color:
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Diaspore can be found in the following colors:
          
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Birthstone:
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Diaspore is not an official birthstone of any month |
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Diaspore (Cushion, Light Yellowish Green, 7.44 x 7.44) vs. 0.75ct Spinel (Pear, Red, 7.82 x 4.71)
- 1ct Diaspore (Cushion, Light Yellowish Green, 5.9 x 5.9) vs. 1ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 7.77 x 5.18)
- 1ct Diaspore (Cushion, Light Yellowish Green, 5.9 x 5.9) vs. 1ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 5.83 x 5.83)
- 7ct Diaspore (Cushion, Light Yellowish Green, 11.29 x 11.29) vs. 19ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 19.43 x 14.39)
- 1ct Diaspore (Cushion, Yellowish Green, 5.84 x 5.84) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Dark Yellowish Green, 7.26 x 5.38)
- 2.7ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 10 x 7) vs. 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9 x 7)
- 1.5ct Tourmaline (Round, Light Red, 7.45 x 7.45) vs. 1.5ct Sapphire (Round, Light Blue, 6.84 x 6.84)
- 1ct Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 7.77 x 5.18) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38)