16 Carat Morganite (Asscher, 15.13×15.13mm, Light Purple)
Color:
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How big is a 16 carat asscher-cut Morganite?
It depends on the cut parameters, but a typical size of a 16ct asscher-cut Morganite would be around 15.13×15.13 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 |
90 % |
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Ring diameter:
16.9 mm
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Additional Info
Morganite, also known as "pink Emerald", is a light pink variety of Beryl. It was named after J.P. Morgan, the famous financier, banker, and gem collector. In order to improve its color, it's quite common for Morganite to be heat treated.
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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Morganite |
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Mineral Group:
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Beryl |
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Shape:
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Asscher |
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Chemical Formula:
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Be3Al2Si6O18 |
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Crystal Structure:
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Hexagonal |
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Hardness:
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7.5 - 8.0 |
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Specific Gravity
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2.8 |
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Carat weight:
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16 ct |
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Gram weight:
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3.2 g (0.1129 ounces) |
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Points:
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1600 pts |
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Length:
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15.13 mm |
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Width:
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15.13 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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210.6 mm² |
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Volume:
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1142.86 mm³ |
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Length-to-width ratio:
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1 |
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Refractive Index:
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1.57-1.58 |
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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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No special care |
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Color:
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Morganite can be found in the following colors:
  
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Birthstone:
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Morganite is not an official birthstone of any month |
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