24 Carat Kunzite Cushion (17.41×17.41mm, Light Purple)
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64 mm
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Gold |
Skin tone |
Light |
Ring diameter |
16.9 mm |
Ring width |
3.0 mm |
Finger length |
64 mm |
Finger coverage |
104 % |
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Ring diameter:
16.9 mm
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Additional Info
Kunzite is a light purple or violet variety of the Spodumene mineral family. It was named in honor of mineralogist George F. Kunz, who first identified it in 1902. More intense colors are considered most valuable.
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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Kunzite |
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Mineral Group:
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Spodumene |
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Shape:
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Cushion |
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Chemical Formula:
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LiAlSi2O6 |
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Crystal Structure:
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Monoclinic |
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Hardness:
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6.5 - 7 |
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Specific Gravity
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3.18 |
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Carat weight:
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24 ct |
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Gram weight:
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4.8 g (0.1693 ounces) |
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Points:
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2400 pts |
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Length:
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17.41 mm |
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Width:
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17.41 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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272.8 mm² |
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Volume:
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1509.43 mm³ |
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Length-to-width ratio:
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1 |
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Refractive Index:
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1.66 - 1.68 |
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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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Avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners |
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Color:
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Kunzite can be found in the following colors:
 
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Birthstone:
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Kunzite is not an official birthstone of any month |
Popular comparisons:
- 32ct Kunzite (Cushion, Light Purple, 19.16 x 19.16) vs. 20ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Red, 19 x 16)
- 4.6ct Kunzite (Cushion, Light Purple, 10.04 x 10.04) vs. 4.6ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 10.6 x 10.6)
- 11ct Kunzite (Cushion, Light Purple, 13.42 x 13.42) vs. 11ct Topaz (Cushion, Blue, 12.96 x 12.96)
- 15ct Kunzite (Cushion, Light Purple, 14.89 x 14.89) vs. 15ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 14.37 x 14.37)
- 2.54ct Kunzite (Cushion, Light Purple, 8.24 x 8.24) vs. 1.2ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 6.19 x 6.19)
- 19.48ct Kunzite (Cushion, Light Purple, 16.24 x 16.24) vs. 1ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 5.83 x 5.83)
- 12ct Kunzite (Cushion, Light Purple, 13.82 x 13.82) vs. 3ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 8.4 x 8.4)
- 12.87ct Kunzite (Cushion, Light Purple, 14.15 x 14.15) vs. 5ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 9.96 x 9.96)