6.5 Carat Kunzite (Pear, 17.13×10.32mm, Light Purple)
Color:
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How big is a 6.5 carat pear-cut Kunzite?
It depends on the cut parameters and length-to-width ratio, but a typical size of a 6.5ct pear-cut Kunzite would be around 17.13×10.32 mm (±6%). The lw ratio of this Kunzite 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 |
62 % |
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Ring diameter:
16.9 mm
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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.
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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Kunzite |
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Mineral Group:
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Spodumene |
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Shape:
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Pear |
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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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6.5 ct |
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Gram weight:
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1.3 g (0.0459 ounces) |
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Points:
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650 pts |
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Length:
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17.13 mm |
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Width:
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10.32 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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129.05 mm² |
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Volume:
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408.81 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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1.66 - 1.68 |
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Luster:
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Vitreous |
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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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Kunzite can be found in the following colors:
 
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Birthstone:
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Kunzite is not an official birthstone of any month |
Popular comparisons:
- 5ct Kunzite (Pear, Light Purple, 15.34 x 9.24) vs. 5.78ct Kunzite (Pear, Light Purple, 16.09 x 9.69)
- 1.6ct Kunzite (Pear, Light Red, 10.49 x 6.32) vs. 1.2ct Quartz (Oval, Orangey Red, 9.23 x 6.15)
- 4ct Kunzite (Pear, Light Purple, 14.23 x 8.57) vs. 5ct Kunzite (Pear, Light Purple, 15.34 x 9.24)
- 3.5ct Kunzite (Pear, Light Purple, 13.61 x 8.2) vs. 2.37ct Spinel (Pear, Red, 11.47 x 6.91)
- 1ct Kunzite (Pear, Light Purple, 8.96 x 5.4) vs. 1ct Kyanite (Pear, Blue, 8.53 x 5.14)
- 10ct Kunzite (Pear, Light Purple, 19.32 x 11.64) vs. 10ct Morganite (Pear, Light Purple, 20.4 x 12.29)
- 1ct Kunzite (Pear, Light Purple, 8.96 x 5.4) vs. 1ct Zircon (Pear, Orange, 7.9 x 4.76)
- 1ct Kunzite (Pear, Light Purple, 8.96 x 5.4) vs. 0.5ct Emerald (Round, Green, 5.41 x 5.41)