36 Carat Spinel (Oval, 26.22×17.48mm, Red)
Color:
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How big is a 36 carat oval-cut Spinel?
It depends on the cut parameters and length-to-width ratio, but a typical size of a 36ct oval-cut Spinel would be around 26.22×17.48 mm (±6%). The lw ratio of this Spinel is 1.5. 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 |
104 % |
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Ring diameter:
16.9 mm
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Additional Info
Spinel is a rare gemstone that occurs in practically all colors. Because of similar properties, red and blue Spinels have often been mistaken for Rubies and Sapphires. For example, the Black Prince's Ruby is actually a Spinel.
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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Spinel |
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Shape:
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Oval |
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Chemical Formula:
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MgAl2O4 |
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Crystal Structure:
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Isometric |
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Hardness:
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7.5-8 |
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Specific Gravity
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3.6 |
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Carat weight:
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36 ct |
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Gram weight:
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7.2 g (0.254 ounces) |
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Points:
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3600 pts |
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Length:
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26.22 mm |
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Width:
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17.48 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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375.83 mm² |
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Volume:
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2000 mm³ |
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Length-to-width ratio:
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1.5 |
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Refractive Index:
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1.712 - 1.736 |
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Luster:
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Vitreous |
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Wearability:
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Excellent |
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Care Instructions:
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No special or unusual care |
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Color:
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Spinel can be found in the following colors:
                               
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Birthstone:
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Spinel is not an official birthstone of any month |
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Spinel (Oval, Light Blue, 7.83 x 5.22) vs. 1ct Topaz (Oval, Gray, 7.89 x 5.26)
- 1.21ct Spinel (Oval, Red, 8 x 6) vs. 0.5ct Emerald (Trillion, Green, 6.36 x 6.36)
- 3.12ct Spinel (Oval, Purple, 10 x 8) vs. 3ct Spinel (Cushion, Light Purple, 11 x 8)
- 3ct Spinel (Oval, Light Violet, 11 x 7.53) vs. 3ct Spinel (Cushion, Light Violet, 10 x 8)
- 3.12ct Spinel (Oval, Red, 10 x 8) vs. 3ct Spinel (Cushion, Light Purple, 11 x 8)
- 2.48ct Spinel (Oval, Light Purple, 9.2 x 7.2) vs. 3ct Spinel (Round, Light Purple, 8.93 x 8.93)
- 1ct Spinel (Oval, Red, 7.83 x 5.22) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38)
- 3ct Spinel (Oval, Light Purple, 11.3 x 7.53) vs. 4ct Sapphire (Cushion, Light Purple, 11 x 9)