11 Carat Kyanite (Princess, 12.01×12.01mm, Blue)
Color:
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How big is an 11 carat princess-cut Kyanite?
It depends on the cut parameters, but a typical size of an 11ct princess-cut Kyanite would be around 12.01×12.01 mm (±6%). You can check how big it looks on a ring and finger below.
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 |
72 % |
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Ring diameter:
16.9 mm
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Additional Info
Kyanite got its name from the Greek word "kyanos", which simply means "blue". Gems with intense sapphire blue color are the most valuable. One peculiarity about Kyanite is that depending on crystallographic direction, it has two different hardnesses (7 and 4.5).
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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Kyanite |
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Shape:
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Princess |
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Chemical Formula:
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Al2SiO5 |
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Crystal Structure:
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Triclinic |
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Hardness:
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4.5-7 |
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Specific Gravity
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3.68 |
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Carat weight:
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11 ct |
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Gram weight:
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2.2 g (0.0776 ounces) |
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Points:
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1100 pts |
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Length:
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12.01 mm |
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Width:
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12.01 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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144.24 mm² |
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Volume:
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597.83 mm³ |
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Length-to-width ratio:
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1 |
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Refractive Index:
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1.710 - 1.735 |
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Luster:
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Vitreous,Pearly |
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Wearability:
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Very good |
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Care Instructions:
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Should be treated gently |
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Color:
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Kyanite can be found in the following colors:
    
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Birthstone:
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Kyanite is not an official birthstone of any month |
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Kyanite (Princess, Blue, 5.53 x 5.53) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 1.5ct Kyanite (Princess, Blue, 6.33 x 6.33) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2ct Kyanite (Princess, Blue, 6.96 x 6.96) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2.5ct Kyanite (Princess, Blue, 7.5 x 7.5) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 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 Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Spinel (Oval, Gray, 8 x 6)
- 1.16ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.82 x 6.85) vs. 1.2ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.82 x 6.86)