1 Carat Tourmaline (Marquise, 10.64×5.32mm, Purple)
Color:
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How big is a 1 carat marquise-cut Tourmaline?
It depends on the cut parameters and length-to-width ratio, but a typical size of a 1ct marquise-cut Tourmaline would be around 10.64×5.32 mm (±6%). The lw ratio of this Tourmaline is 2. 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 |
32 % |
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Ring diameter:
16.9 mm
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Additional Info
Tourmaline has been a very popular gemstone since antiquity. It comes in a wide variety of colors, many times with two, or even three colors at once. It got its name from the Sinhalese word "turamali", which means "stone of mixed 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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Tourmaline |
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Shape:
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Marquise |
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Chemical Formula:
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N/a |
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Crystal Structure:
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Hexagonal |
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Hardness:
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7 - 7.5 |
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Specific Gravity
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3.06 |
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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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10.64 mm |
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Width:
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5.32 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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40.19 mm² |
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Volume:
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65.36 mm³ |
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Length-to-width ratio:
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2 |
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Refractive Index:
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1.616 - 1.650 |
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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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Tourmaline can be found in the following colors:
                               
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Birthstone:
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Tourmaline is a birthstone for the month of October |
Popular comparisons:
- 2.5ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Violet, 14.58 x 7.29) vs. 2.5ct Sapphire (Marquise, Blue, 13.4 x 6.7)
- 1.09ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Dark Violet, 11.06 x 5.53) vs. 1.21ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 11.06 x 5.53)
- 1ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Violet, 10.74 x 5.37) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.75ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Bluish Green, 9.7 x 4.15) vs. 0.74ct Tourmaline (Cushion, Bluish Green, 5.78 x 4.78)
- 2.5ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Violet, 14.58 x 7.29) vs. 2.5ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 14.1 x 7.05)
- 1.58ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Violet, 12.52 x 6.26) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Light Green , 13.54 x 6.77) vs. 2.5ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Violet, 14.58 x 7.29)
- 2.5ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Violet, 14.58 x 7.29) vs. 2ct Tourmaline (Marquise, Violet, 13.54 x 6.77)