3 Carat Kunzite Oval (11.78×7.85mm, Light Purple)
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Additional Info
Kunzite is a light purple or violet variety of the Spodumene mineral family. It was named in honor of mineralogist George F. Kunz, who first identified it in 1902. More intense colors are considered most valuable.
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For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Gem Details
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Name:
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Kunzite |
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Mineral Class:
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Spodumene |
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Shape:
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Oval |
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Chemical Formula:
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LiAlSi2O6 |
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Crystal Structure:
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Monoclinic |
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Hardness:
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6.5 - 7 |
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Specific Gravity
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3.18 |
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Carat weight:
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3 ct |
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Gram weight:
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0.6 g (0.0212 ounces) |
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Points:
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300 pts |
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Length:
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11.78 mm |
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Width:
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7.85 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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75.83 mm² |
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Volume:
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188.68 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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1.66 - 1.68 |
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Cleavage:
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1,2 - prismatic |
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Luster:
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Vitreous |
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Birefringence:
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0.015 |
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Wearability:
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Very good |
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Care Instructions:
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Avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners |
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Color:
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Birthstone:
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Kunzite is not an official birthstone for any month |
Popular comparisons:
- 3ct Kunzite (Oval, Light Purple, 11.78 x 7.85) vs. 3ct Morganite (Oval, Light Purple, 12.44 x 8.29)
- 3ct Kunzite (Oval, Light Purple, 11.78 x 7.85) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 3ct Kunzite (Oval, Light Purple, 11.78 x 7.85) vs. 3ct Diamond (Oval, White, 11.7 x 7.8)
- 3ct Kunzite (Oval, Light Purple, 11.78 x 7.85) vs. 2ct Morganite (Oval, Light Purple, 10.86 x 7.24)
- 5ct Kunzite (Oval, Light Purple, 13.97 x 9.31) vs. 3ct Morganite (Emerald, Light Purple, 10.5 x 7.78)
- 1ct Kunzite (Oval, Light Red, 7 x 6) vs. 1ct Kunzite (Oval, Light Red, 8 x 5)
- 2ct Kunzite (Oval, Light Purple, 10.29 x 6.86) vs. 2ct Morganite (Oval, Light Purple, 10.86 x 7.24)
- 10.5ct Kunzite (Oval, Light Purple, 17.88 x 11.92) vs. 10.5ct Diamond (Oval, White, 17.78 x 11.85)
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