5.5 Carat Almandine (Oval, 13.49×8.99mm, Dark Red)
Color:
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How big is a 5.5 carat oval-cut Almandine?
It depends on the cut parameters and length-to-width ratio, but a typical size of a 5.5ct oval-cut Almandine would be around 13.49×8.99 mm (±6%). The lw ratio of this Almandine 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 |
54 % |
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Ring diameter:
16.9 mm
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Additional Info
Almandine is a durable iron-rich gemstone, the most common variety of garnet. It is believed its name came from Alabanda, an ancient city in modern-day Turkey. Almandine has been used in jewelry since antiquity.
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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Almandine |
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Mineral Group:
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Garnet |
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Shape:
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Oval |
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Chemical Formula:
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Fe3Al2(SiO4)3 |
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Crystal Structure:
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Isometric |
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Hardness:
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7 - 7.5 |
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Specific Gravity
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4.05 |
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Carat weight:
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5.5 ct |
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Gram weight:
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1.1 g (0.0388 ounces) |
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Points:
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550 pts |
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Length:
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13.49 mm |
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Width:
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8.99 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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99.45 mm² |
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Volume:
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271.6 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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1.77 - 1.82 |
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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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Avoid steam cleaners |
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Color:
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Almandine can be found in the following colors:
    
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Birthstone:
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Almandine is not an official birthstone of any month |
Popular comparisons:
- 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)
- 6ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Red, 12 x 10) vs. 3.5ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 8.49 x 8.49)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Round, Bluish Green, 6.14 x 6.14) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 6.93 x 4.62) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)