1 Carat Tanzanite (Oval, 8.13×5.42mm, Blue)
Color:
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How big is a 1 carat oval-cut Tanzanite?
It depends on the cut parameters and length-to-width ratio, but a typical size of a 1ct oval-cut Tanzanite would be around 8.13×5.42 mm (±6%). The lw ratio of this Tanzanite 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 |
33 % |
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Ring diameter:
16.9 mm
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Additional Info
Tanzanite is a blue variety of the mineral Zoisite. It got its name after the East African country of Tanzania, were it was discovered in 1967. Most of Tanzanite on the market today is 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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Tanzanite |
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Mineral Group:
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Zoisite |
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Shape:
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Oval |
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Chemical Formula:
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Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH) |
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Crystal Structure:
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Orthorhombic |
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Hardness:
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6-6.5 |
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Specific Gravity
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3.35 |
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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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8.13 mm |
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Width:
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5.42 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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36.13 mm² |
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Volume:
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59.7 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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1.69 - 1.70 |
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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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gentle wear recommended |
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Color:
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Tanzanite can be found in the following colors:
 
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Birthstone:
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Tanzanite is a birthstone for the month of December |
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.13 x 5.42) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.26 x 5.38)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38) vs. 1ct Morganite (Oval, Light Purple, 8.63 x 5.75)
- 2ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 10.16 x 6.77) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 2.5ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 10.95 x 7.3) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 4.5ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 12 x 10) vs. 5ct Tanzanite (Cushion, Blue, 12 x 8)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 20ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 21.89 x 14.59) vs. 20.5ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 22.07 x 14.71)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38) vs. 2ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 9.53 x 6.35)