26 Carat Peridot (Pear, 26.76×16.12mm, Yellowish Green)
Color:
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How big is a 26 carat pear-cut Peridot?
It depends on the cut parameters and length-to-width ratio, but a typical size of a 26ct pear-cut Peridot would be around 26.76×16.12 mm (±6%). The lw ratio of this Peridot is 1.66. 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 |
96 % |
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Ring diameter:
16.9 mm
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Additional Info
Peridot is quite an affordable gem, found naturally in yellowish-green or olive-green color. Ancient Egyptians called it "the gem of the sun". Dark olive-green gems are the most valued.
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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Peridot |
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Mineral Group:
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Olivine |
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Shape:
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Pear |
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Chemical Formula:
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(Mg,Fe)2SiO4 |
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Crystal Structure:
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Orthorhombic |
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Hardness:
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6.5 |
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Specific Gravity
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3.34 |
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Carat weight:
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26 ct |
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Gram weight:
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5.2 g (0.1834 ounces) |
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Points:
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2600 pts |
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Length:
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26.76 mm |
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Width:
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16.12 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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314.9 mm² |
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Volume:
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1556.89 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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1.65 - 1.69 |
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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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Should be worn gently |
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Color:
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Peridot can be found in the following colors:
    
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Birthstone:
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Peridot is a birthstone for the month of August |
Popular comparisons:
- 0.7ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 7.82 x 4.71) vs. 1.6ct Emerald (Pear, Green, 11.07 x 6.67)
- 1ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 8.81 x 5.31) vs. 1ct Tourmaline (Oval, Violet, 8.24 x 5.49)
- 1.36ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 9.76 x 5.88) vs. 0.09ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 2.68 x 2.68)
- 0.7ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 7.82 x 4.71) vs. 1.6ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 10.31 x 6.21)
- 1.21ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 9.4 x 5.66) vs. 1.3ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.87 x 5.91)
- 0.7ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 7.82 x 4.71) vs. 0.9ct Peridot (Oval, Yellowish Green, 7.74 x 5.16)
- 2ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 11.11 x 6.69) vs. 2ct Diamond (Pear, White, 11.4 x 6.87)
- 1ct Peridot (Pear, Yellowish Green, 8.81 x 5.31) vs. 1ct Diamond (Pear, White, 9.05 x 5.45)