6 Carat Diaspore (Asscher, 10.23×10.23mm, Light Yellowish Green)
Color:
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How big is a 6 carat asscher-cut Diaspore?
It depends on the cut parameters, but a typical size of a 6ct asscher-cut Diaspore would be around 10.23×10.23 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 |
61 % |
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Ring diameter:
16.9 mm
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Additional Info
Diaspore is quite rare color-changing gemstone mined only in the remote location in Turkey's Anatolian Mountains. It appears yellowish-green to light green in daylight, changing to pinkish hues in incandescent lighting.
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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Diaspore |
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Shape:
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Asscher |
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Chemical Formula:
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AlO(OH) |
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Crystal Structure:
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Orthorhombic |
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Hardness:
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6.5 - 7 |
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Specific Gravity
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3.4 |
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Carat weight:
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6 ct |
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Gram weight:
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1.2 g (0.0423 ounces) |
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Points:
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600 pts |
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Length:
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10.23 mm |
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Width:
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10.23 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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96.28 mm² |
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Volume:
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352.94 mm³ |
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Length-to-width ratio:
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1 |
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Refractive Index:
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1.70 - 1.75 |
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Luster:
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Vitreous |
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Wearability:
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Good |
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Care Instructions:
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Relatively good hardness, but can be brittle |
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Color:
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Diaspore can be found in the following colors:
          
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Birthstone:
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Diaspore is not an official birthstone of any month |
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