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22 Carat Tourmaline (Round, 18.32mm, Purple)

Color:
purple
actual size
22ct Tourmaline displayed at actual size of 18.32×18.32mm, (Round cut, Purple
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How big is a 22 carat round-cut Tourmaline?

It depends on the cut proportions, but typically a 22ct round-cut Tourmaline would measure around 18.32 mm (±4%) in diameter. You can check the finger coverage in the simulator below. 
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Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Purple 22ct Tourmaline (round cut) shown in real-world size of 18.32×18.32mm on a ring and finger
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
109 %
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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

Name:
Tourmaline
Shape:
Round
Chemical Formula:
N/a
Crystal Structure:
Hexagonal
Hardness:
7 - 7.5
Specific Gravity
3.06
Carat weight:
22 ct
Gram weight:
4.4 g (0.1552 ounces)
Points:
2200 pts
Length:
18.32 mm
Width:
18.32 mm
Average diameter:
18.32 mm
Est. face-up size:
263.6 mm²
Volume:
1437.91 mm³
Length-to-width ratio:
1
Refractive Index:
1.616 - 1.650
Luster:
Vitreous
Wearability:
Very good
Care Instructions:
No special or unusual care
Color:
Tourmaline can be found in the following colors:
Color WhiteColor Light RedColor RedColor Dark RedColor Orangey RedColor Light OrangeColor OrangeColor Light BrownColor BrownColor Dark BrownColor Light YellowColor YellowColor Light Yellowish GreenColor Yellowish GreenColor Dark Yellowish GreenColor Light Green Color GreenColor Dark GreenColor Light Bluish GreenColor Bluish GreenColor Dark Bluish GreenColor Light BlueColor BlueColor Dark BlueColor Light VioletColor VioletColor Dark VioletColor Light PurpleColor PurpleColor Dark PurpleColor Light GrayColor GrayColor Black
Birthstone:
Tourmaline is a birthstone for the month of October

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