6.5 Carat Kunzite (Princess, 10.58×10.58mm, Light Purple)
Color:
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How big is a 6.5 carat princess-cut Kunzite?
It depends on the cut parameters, but a typical size of a 6.5ct princess-cut Kunzite would be around 10.58×10.58 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 |
63 % |
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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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Princess |
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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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10.58 mm |
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Width:
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10.58 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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111.94 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 |
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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:
- 2.47ct Kunzite (Princess, Light Purple, 7.84 x 7.84) vs. 7.84ct Kunzite (Cushion, Light Purple, 11.99 x 11.99)
- 2.47ct Kunzite (Princess, Light Purple, 7.84 x 7.84) vs. 1.73ct Kunzite (Princess, Light Purple, 6.97 x 6.97)
- 5ct Kunzite (Princess, Light Purple, 9.92 x 9.92) vs. 3ct Morganite (Princess, Light Purple, 8.84 x 8.84)
- 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)