2 Carat Sinhalite (Emerald, 8.42×6.24mm, Light Brown)
Color:
Actual size is set for screen
How big is a 2 carat emerald-cut Sinhalite?
It depends on the cut parameters and length-to-width ratio, but a typical size of a 2ct emerald-cut Sinhalite would be around 8.42×6.24 mm (±6%). The lw ratio of this Sinhalite is 1.35. 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 |
37 % |
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Ring diameter:
16.9 mm
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Additional Info
Sinhalite is one of the more recently discovered gemstones of earth-tone brown colors. It was first discovered in Sri Lanka in early 1950's and was named after the country – Sinhala is a Sanskrit name for Sri Lanka.
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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Sinhalite |
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Shape:
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Emerald |
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Chemical Formula:
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MgAlBO4 |
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Crystal Structure:
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Orthorhombic |
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Hardness:
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6-7 |
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Specific Gravity
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3.48 |
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Carat weight:
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2 ct |
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Gram weight:
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0.4 g (0.0141 ounces) |
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Points:
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200 pts |
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Length:
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8.42 mm |
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Width:
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6.24 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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48.86 mm² |
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Volume:
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114.94 mm³ |
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Length-to-width ratio:
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1.35 |
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Refractive Index:
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1.665 - 1.712 |
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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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Sinhalite can be found in the following colors:
 
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Birthstone:
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Sinhalite is not an official birthstone of any month |
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Sinhalite (Emerald, Light Brown, 8.42 x 6.24) vs. 4ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 8.88 x 8.88)
- 2.1ct Sinhalite (Emerald, Light Brown, 8.56 x 6.34) vs. 1.5ct Diamond (Oval, White, 9.29 x 6.19)
- 26ct Sinhalite (Emerald, Brown, 19.82 x 14.68) vs. 6ct Topaz (Emerald, White, 12.1 x 8.96)
- 2.7ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 10 x 7) vs. 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9 x 7)
- 1.5ct Tourmaline (Round, Light Red, 7.45 x 7.45) vs. 1.5ct Sapphire (Round, Light Blue, 6.84 x 6.84)
- 1ct Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 7.77 x 5.18) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38)
- 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Spinel (Oval, Gray, 8 x 6)
- 1.16ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.82 x 6.85) vs. 1.2ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.82 x 6.86)