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1.8 Carat Diaspore Oval (9.5×6.5mm, Light Purple)

Color:
light purple
actual size
1.8ct Diaspore displayed at actual size of 9.5×6.5mm, (Oval cut, Light Purple
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Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Light Purple 1.8ct Diaspore (oval cut) shown in real-world size of 9.5×6.5mm on a ring and finger
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
 39 %
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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

Name:
Diaspore
Shape:
Oval
Chemical Formula:
AlO(OH)
Crystal Structure:
Orthorhombic
Hardness:
6.5 - 7
Specific Gravity
3.4
Carat weight:
1.8 ct
Gram weight:
0.36 g (0.0127 ounces)
Points:
180 pts
Length:
9.5 mm
Width:
6.5 mm
Est. face-up size:
50.64 mm²
Volume:
105.88 mm³
Length-to-width ratio:
1.46
Refractive Index:
1.70 - 1.75
Luster:
Vitreous
Wearability:
Good
Care Instructions:
Relatively good hardness, but can be brittle
Color:
Diaspore can be found in the following colors:
Color Light RedColor RedColor Dark RedColor Light OrangeColor Light BrownColor BrownColor Light YellowColor Light Yellowish GreenColor Yellowish GreenColor Light Green Color Light VioletColor Light Purple
Birthstone:
Diaspore is not an official birthstone of any month

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