5 Carat Spinel (Princess, 9.3×9.3mm, Red)
Color:
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How big is a 5 carat princess-cut Spinel?
It depends on the cut parameters, but a typical size of a 5ct princess-cut Spinel would be around 9.3×9.3 mm (±6%). You can check how big it looks on a ring and finger below.
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 |
56 % |
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Ring diameter:
16.9 mm
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Additional Info
Spinel is a rare gemstone that occurs in practically all colors. Because of similar properties, red and blue Spinels have often been mistaken for Rubies and Sapphires. For example, the Black Prince's Ruby is actually a Spinel.
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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Spinel |
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Shape:
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Princess |
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Chemical Formula:
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MgAl2O4 |
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Crystal Structure:
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Isometric |
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Hardness:
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7.5-8 |
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Specific Gravity
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3.6 |
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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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9.3 mm |
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Width:
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9.3 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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86.49 mm² |
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Volume:
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277.78 mm³ |
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Length-to-width ratio:
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1 |
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Refractive Index:
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1.712 - 1.736 |
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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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No special or unusual care |
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Color:
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Spinel can be found in the following colors:
                               
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Birthstone:
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Spinel is not an official birthstone of any month |
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Spinel (Princess, Gray, 7.01 x 7.01) vs. 2ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 7.34 x 7.34)
- 1ct Spinel (Princess, Red, 5.57 x 5.57) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Princess, Blue, 5.37 x 5.37)
- 2ct Spinel (Princess, Gray, 7.01 x 7.01) vs. 2ct Spinel (Cushion, Gray, 7.3 x 7.3)
- 40ct Spinel (Princess, Red, 19.04 x 19.04) vs. 40ct Spinel (Emerald, Red, 22.61 x 16.75)
- 0.5ct Spinel (Princess, Red, 4.42 x 4.42) vs. 0.5ct Diamond (Round, White, 5.16 x 5.16)
- 1ct Spinel (Princess, Red, 5.57 x 5.57) vs. 1ct Diamond (Princess, White, 5.51 x 5.51)
- 5ct Spinel (Princess, Blue, 9.52 x 9.52) vs. 5ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 9.56 x 9.56)
- 4ct Spinel (Princess, Blue, 8.84 x 8.84) vs. 5ct Sapphire (Princess, Blue, 9.19 x 9.19)