10 Carat Tourmaline (Emerald, 15.04×11.14mm, Purple)
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How big is a 10 carat emerald-cut Tourmaline?
It depends on the cut parameters and length-to-width ratio, but a typical size of a 10ct emerald-cut Tourmaline would be around 15.04×11.14 mm (±6%). The lw ratio of this Tourmaline is 1.35. See below how big it looks on a ring and finger.
Ring:
Skin tone:
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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 |
66 % |
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Ring diameter:
16.9 mm
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Additional Info
Tourmaline has been a very popular gemstone since antiquity. It comes in a wide variety of colors, many times with two, or even three colors at once. It got its name from the Sinhalese word "turamali", which means "stone of mixed colors".
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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Tourmaline |
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Shape:
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Emerald |
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Chemical Formula:
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N/a |
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Crystal Structure:
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Hexagonal |
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Hardness:
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7 - 7.5 |
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Specific Gravity
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3.06 |
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Carat weight:
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10 ct |
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Gram weight:
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2 g (0.0705 ounces) |
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Points:
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1000 pts |
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Length:
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15.04 mm |
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Width:
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11.14 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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155.82 mm² |
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Volume:
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653.59 mm³ |
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Length-to-width ratio:
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1.35 |
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Refractive Index:
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1.616 - 1.650 |
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Luster:
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Vitreous |
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Wearability:
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Very good |
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Care Instructions:
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No special or unusual care |
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Color:
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Tourmaline can be found in the following colors:
                               
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Birthstone:
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Tourmaline is a birthstone for the month of October |
Popular comparisons:
- 1.7ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Dark Green, 9 x 6) vs. 3ct Topaz (Emerald, Blue, 10 x 8)
- 1ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Light Green , 6.95 x 5.15) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 3.45ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Green, 10.5 x 7.78) vs. 0.1ct Sapphire (Round, Purple, 2.5 x 2.5)
- 10ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Violet, 14 x 10) vs. 10ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Dark Bluish Green, 14 x 10)
- 1ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Light Red, 6.95 x 5.15) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 5.98 x 5.98)
- 3.45ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Green, 10.5 x 7.78) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 5.59 x 5.59)
- 2.8ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Orangey Red, 9.8 x 7.26) vs. 1.5ct Sapphire (Oval, Light Blue, 8.66 x 5.77)
- 1ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Bluish Green, 4.8 x 6.3) vs. 1ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Dark Bluish Green, 5.1 x 6.8)
Use the simulator on this page to play around with different ring and finger configurations.