13 Carat Tsavorite (Princess, 12.78×12.78mm, Green)
Color:
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How big is a 13 carat princess-cut Tsavorite?
It depends on the cut parameters, but a typical size of a 13ct princess-cut Tsavorite would be around 12.78×12.78 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 |
76 % |
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Ring diameter:
16.9 mm
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Additional Info
Tsavorite got named after the Tsavo National Park in Kenya, where it was first discovered in 1967. It gets its vivid green color from trace amounts of vanadium and chromium.
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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Tsavorite |
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Mineral Group:
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Garnet |
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Shape:
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Princess |
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Chemical Formula:
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Ca3Cr2(SiO4)3 |
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Crystal Structure:
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Isometric |
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Hardness:
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7.0 - 7.25 |
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Specific Gravity
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3.61 |
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Carat weight:
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13 ct |
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Gram weight:
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2.6 g (0.0917 ounces) |
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Points:
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1300 pts |
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Length:
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12.78 mm |
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Width:
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12.78 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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163.33 mm² |
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Volume:
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720.22 mm³ |
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Length-to-width ratio:
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1 |
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Refractive Index:
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1.73 - 1.74 |
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Luster:
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Vitreous |
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Wearability:
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Excellent |
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Care Instructions:
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Avoid steam cleaners |
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Color:
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Tsavorite can be found in the following colors:
  
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Birthstone:
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Tsavorite is not an official birthstone of any month |
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