5 Carat Amethyst Pear (16.28×9.81mm, Dark Violet)
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Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz and a very popular and affordable gem. Its name originates from the Greek word amethystos which means "not drunken". Ancient Greeks believed it could prevent intoxication. Amethyst is considered the most valuable of quartz gemstones.
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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Amethyst |
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Mineral Class:
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Quartz |
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Shape:
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Pear |
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Chemical Formula:
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SiO2 |
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Crystal Structure:
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Hexagonal |
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Hardness:
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7 |
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Specific Gravity
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2.65 |
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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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16.28 mm |
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Width:
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9.81 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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116.59 mm² |
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Volume:
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377.36 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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1.54 - 1.55 |
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Cleavage:
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Indiscernible |
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Luster:
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Vitreous |
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Birefringence:
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0.009 |
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Wearability:
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Very good |
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Care Instructions:
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No special or unusual care |
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Color:
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Birthstone:
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Amethyst is a birthstone for the month of February |
Popular comparisons:
- 5ct Amethyst (Pear, Dark Violet, 16.28 x 9.81) vs. 10ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 20.52 x 12.36)
- 5ct Amethyst (Pear, Dark Violet, 16.28 x 9.81) vs. 5ct Amethyst (Baguette, Dark Violet, 13.59 x 9.06)
- 0.65ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 8 x 6) vs. 1.5ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 8 x 6)
- 1ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 1ct Diamond (Pear, White, 9.05 x 5.45)
- 30ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 29.6 x 17.83) vs. 1.5ct Amethyst (Emerald, Violet, 8 x 6)
- 1.4ct Amethyst (Pear, Light Purple, 10 x 7) vs. 1.5ct Diamond (Pear, White, 10 x 6.8)
- 1.6ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 11.14 x 6.71) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Amethyst (Pear, Violet, 9.53 x 5.74) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
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