5 Carat Alexandrite (Pear, 14.89×8.97mm, Bluish Green)
Color:
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How big is a 5 carat pear-cut Alexandrite?
It depends on the cut parameters and length-to-width ratio, but a typical size of a 5ct pear-cut Alexandrite would be around 14.89×8.97 mm (±6%). The lw ratio of this Alexandrite is 1.66. 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
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
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Name:
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Alexandrite |
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Mineral Group:
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Chrysoberyl |
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Shape:
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Pear |
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Chemical Formula:
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BeAl2O4 |
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Crystal Structure:
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Orthorhombic |
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Hardness:
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8.5 |
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Specific Gravity
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3.73 |
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Carat weight:
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5 ct |
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Gram weight:
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1 g (0.0353 ounces) |
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Points:
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500 pts |
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Length:
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14.89 mm |
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Width:
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8.97 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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97.5 mm² |
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Volume:
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268.1 mm³ |
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Length-to-width ratio:
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1.66 |
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Refractive Index:
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1.744 - 1.755 |
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Luster:
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Vitreous |
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Wearability:
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Durable gem for daily wear |
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Care Instructions:
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No special or unusual care |
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Color:
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Alexandrite can be found in the following colors:
                  
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Birthstone:
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Alexandrite is a birthstone for the month of June |
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Alexandrite (Pear, Bluish Green, 8.52 x 5.13) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.42ct Alexandrite (Pear, Dark Purple, 6 x 4) vs. 0.5ct Alexandrite (Pear, Dark Purple, 7 x 5)
- 2ct Alexandrite (Pear, Violet, 11 x 7) vs. 1.54ct Diamond (Oval, Bluish Green, 9.65 x 6.42)
- 4ct Alexandrite (Pear, Bluish Green, 13.53 x 8.15) vs. 2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 10.23 x 6.82)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Pear, Bluish Green, 8.52 x 5.13) vs. 30ct Emerald (Pear, Green, 29.42 x 17.72)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Pear, Bluish Green, 8.52 x 5.13) vs. 3ct Emerald (Pear, Green, 13.66 x 8.23)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Pear, Dark Bluish Green, 7.5 x 6) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Pear, Dark Bluish Green, 7 x 5.6)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Pear, Bluish Green, 9 x 6) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)