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2 Carat Andesine Oval (10×8mm, Light Red)

Color:
light red
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2ct Andesine displayed at actual size of 10×8mm, (Oval cut, Light Red
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Light Red 2ct Andesine (oval cut) shown in real-world size of 10×8mm 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
 48 %
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Additional Info

Andesine became very popular in the early 2000s when a wave of vividly colored red and orange stones entered the market. It was originally found in the Andes Mountains of South America, hence the name. It is typically reddish and orange in color.

Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile

Gem Details

Name:
Andesine
Mineral Group:
Plagioclase feldspar
Shape:
Oval
Chemical Formula:
(Ca,Na)(Al,Si)4O8
Crystal Structure:
Triclinic
Hardness:
6 - 6.5
Specific Gravity
2.67
Carat weight:
2 ct
Gram weight:
0.4 g (0.0141 ounces)
Points:
200 pts
Length:
10 mm
Width:
8 mm
Est. face-up size:
65.6 mm²
Volume:
149.81 mm³
Length-to-width ratio:
1.25
Refractive Index:
1.560 - 1.568
Luster:
Vitreous
Wearability:
Good
Care Instructions:
Avoid extreme heat or ultrasonic cleaners
Color:
Andesine can be found in the following colors:
Color Light RedColor RedColor Dark RedColor Orangey RedColor Light OrangeColor OrangeColor Light BrownColor Light YellowColor Light Yellowish GreenColor Light Green
Birthstone:
Andesine is not an official birthstone of any month

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