1.15 Carat Benitoite Pear (8.96×5.4mm, Dark Blue)
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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 |
32 % |
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Ring diameter:
16.9 mm
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Additional Info
Benitoite is a very rare blue gem first discovered in San Benito, California (hence the name). Benitoite is California state’s official gem.
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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Benitoite |
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Shape:
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Pear |
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Chemical Formula:
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BaTiSi3O9 |
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Crystal Structure:
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Hexagonal |
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Hardness:
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6 - 6.5 |
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Specific Gravity
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3.65 |
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Carat weight:
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1.15 ct |
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Gram weight:
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0.23 g (0.0081 ounces) |
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Points:
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115 pts |
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Length:
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8.96 mm |
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Width:
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5.4 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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35.32 mm² |
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Volume:
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63.01 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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1.75-1.80 |
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Luster:
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Vitreous |
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Wearability:
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Care Instructions:
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Color:
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Benitoite can be found in the following colors:
  
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Birthstone:
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Benitoite is not an official birthstone of any month |
Popular comparisons:
- 1.15ct Benitoite (Pear, Dark Blue, 8.96 x 5.4) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2ct Benitoite (Pear, Blue, 10.79 x 6.5) vs. 4ct Sapphire (Princess, Blue, 8.53 x 8.53)
- 5ct Benitoite (Pear, Blue, 14.64 x 8.82) vs. 5ct Kyanite (Pear, Blue, 14.61 x 8.8)
- 1ct Benitoite (Pear, Blue, 7 x 7) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, Light Gray, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 8ct Benitoite (Pear, Blue, 17.13 x 10.32) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 1.15ct Benitoite (Pear, Light Blue, 8.96 x 5.4) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 5ct Benitoite (Pear, Blue, 14.64 x 8.82) vs. 5ct Kyanite (Marquise, Blue, 17.36 x 8.68)
- 4ct Benitoite (Pear, Blue, 13.6 x 8.19) vs. 4ct Kyanite (Pear, Blue, 13.56 x 8.17)