16 Carat Quartz (Oval, 22.16×14.77mm, Brown)
Color:
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How big is a 16 carat oval-cut Quartz?
It depends on the cut parameters and length-to-width ratio, but a typical size of a 16ct oval-cut Quartz would be around 22.16×14.77 mm (±6%). The lw ratio of this Quartz is 1.5. 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 |
88 % |
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Ring diameter:
16.9 mm
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Additional Info
Quartz (named after a Slavic word for "hard") is one of the most common minerals on earth. Many beautiful and affordable gemstones come from Quartz, two of the most popular being Amethyst and Citrine. Quartz occurs in a broad range of 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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Quartz |
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Shape:
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Oval |
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Chemical Formula:
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SiO2 |
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Crystal Structure:
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Hexagonal |
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Hardness:
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7 |
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Specific Gravity
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2.65 |
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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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22.16 mm |
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Width:
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14.77 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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268.39 mm² |
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Volume:
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1207.55 mm³ |
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Length-to-width ratio:
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1.5 |
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Refractive Index:
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1.54 - 1.55 |
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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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Quartz can be found in the following colors:
                               
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Birthstone:
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Quartz is a birthstone for the month of April |
Popular comparisons:
- 8.5ct Quartz (Oval, White, 17.7 x 11.8) vs. 8.5ct Diamond (Oval, White, 16.56 x 11.04)
- 1ct Quartz (Oval, Orangey Red, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2ct Quartz (Oval, Orangey Red, 10.94 x 7.29) vs. 15ct Quartz (Marquise, Orangey Red, 27.92 x 13.96)
- 0.5ct Quartz (Oval, Orangey Red, 6.89 x 4.59) vs. 0.5ct Topaz (Oval, Blue, 6.26 x 4.17)
- 5ct Quartz (Oval, Orangey Red, 14.84 x 9.89) vs. 5ct Amethyst (Round, Violet, 11.73 x 11.73)
- 0.5ct Quartz (Oval, Orangey Red, 6.89 x 4.59) vs. 1ct Morganite (Oval, Light Purple, 8.63 x 5.75)
- 15ct Quartz (Oval, Light Blue, 21.39 x 14.26) vs. 15ct Quartz (Asscher, Light Blue, 15.16 x 15.16)
- 8ct Quartz (Oval, Light Orange, 17.36 x 11.57) vs. 16ct Citrine (Oval, Light Orange, 21.87 x 14.58)