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3 Carat Alexandrite Round (8.85×8.85mm, Bluish Green)

Color:
bluish green
actual size
3ct Alexandrite displayed at actual size of 8.85×8.85mm, (Round cut, Bluish Green
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Bluish Green 3ct Alexandrite (round cut) shown in real-world size of 8.85×8.85mm 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
 53 %
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Additional Info

Named after Czar Alexander II (1818-1881) Alexandrite is a rare and valuable color-change variety of chrysoberyl. Alexandrite possesses a surprising ability to change color - from green or bluish-green in daylight, it transforms to purplish or raspberry red in incandescent light.

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

Gem Details

Name:
Alexandrite
Mineral Group:
Chrysoberyl
Shape:
Round
Chemical Formula:
BeAl2O4
Crystal Structure:
Orthorhombic
Hardness:
8.5
Specific Gravity
3.73
Carat weight:
3 ct
Gram weight:
0.6 g (0.0212 ounces)
Points:
300 pts
Length:
8.85 mm
Width:
8.85 mm
Average diameter:
8.85 mm
Est. face-up size:
61.51 mm²
Volume:
160.86 mm³
Length-to-width ratio:
1
Refractive Index:
1.744 - 1.755
Luster:
Vitreous
Wearability:
Durable gem for daily wear
Care Instructions:
No special or unusual care
Color:
Alexandrite can be found in the following colors:
Color RedColor Dark RedColor Light BrownColor BrownColor Dark BrownColor Light Yellowish GreenColor Yellowish GreenColor Dark Yellowish GreenColor Light Green Color GreenColor Dark GreenColor Light Bluish GreenColor Bluish GreenColor Dark Bluish GreenColor Light VioletColor VioletColor Dark VioletColor Light PurpleColor PurpleColor Dark Purple
Birthstone:
Alexandrite is a birthstone for the month of June

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