1 Carat Amethyst Pear (9.53×5.74 mm)
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Additional Info
Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz and a very popular and affordable gem. Its name originates from the Greek word amethystos which means "not drunken". Ancient Greeks believed it could prevent intoxication. Amethyst is considered the most valuable of quartz gemstones.
Where to buy?
Where to buy?
For Amethyst check what Amazon has to offer. You'll usually find quite a selection from many different vendors. Worth a check. For other high quality gemstones (Rubies, Saphhires, Emeralds) and especially Diamonds, I highly recommend JamesAllen.
Gem Details
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Name:
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Amethyst |
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Mineral Class:
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Quartz |
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Shape:
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Pear |
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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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1 ct |
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Gram weight:
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0.2 g (0.0071 ounces) |
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Points:
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100 pts |
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Length:
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9.53 mm |
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Width:
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5.74 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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39.93 mm² |
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Volume:
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75.47 mm³ |
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Length-to-width ratio:
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1.66 |
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Refractive Index:
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1.54 - 1.55 |
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Cleavage:
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Indiscernible |
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Luster:
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Vitreous |
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Birefringence:
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0.009 |
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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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Birthstone:
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Amethyst is a birthstone for the month of February |
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 1ct Diamond (Pear, White, 9.05 x 5.45)
- 1ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Pear, Blue, 8.85 x 5.33)
- 1ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 1ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 7.33 x 5.43)
- 1ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38)
- 1ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 0.5ct Tanzanite (Pear, Blue, 7.02 x 4.23)
- 1ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 1ct Emerald (Pear, Green, 9.46 x 5.7)
- 1ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 1ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 8.3 x 5)
- 1ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Emerald, Blue, 6.8 x 5.04)
- 1ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 1ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 6.68 x 4.95)
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