2 Carat Alexandrite Round (7.73×7.73mm, Bluish Green)
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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 |
46 % |
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Ring diameter:
16.9 mm
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Additional Info
Named after Czar Alexander II (1818-1881) Alexandrite is a rare and valuable color-change variety of chrysoberyl. Alexandrite possesses a surprising ability to change color - from green or bluish-green in daylight, it transforms to purplish or raspberry red in incandescent light.
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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Alexandrite |
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Mineral Group:
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Chrysoberyl |
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Shape:
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Round |
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Chemical Formula:
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BeAl2O4 |
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Crystal Structure:
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Orthorhombic |
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Hardness:
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8.5 |
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Specific Gravity
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3.73 |
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Carat weight:
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2 ct |
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Gram weight:
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0.4 g (0.0141 ounces) |
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Points:
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200 pts |
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Length:
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7.73 mm |
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Width:
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7.73 mm |
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Average diameter:
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7.73 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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46.93 mm² |
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Volume:
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107.24 mm³ |
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Length-to-width ratio:
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1 |
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Refractive Index:
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1.744 - 1.755 |
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Luster:
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Vitreous |
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Wearability:
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Durable gem for daily wear |
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Care Instructions:
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No special or unusual care |
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Color:
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Alexandrite can be found in the following colors:
                  
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Birthstone:
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Alexandrite is a birthstone for the month of June |
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Alexandrite (Round, Bluish Green, 7.73 x 7.73) vs. 2ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 9.17 x 6.79)
- 2ct Alexandrite (Round, Bluish Green, 7.73 x 7.73) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2ct Alexandrite (Round, Bluish Green, 7.73 x 7.73) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2ct Alexandrite (Round, Bluish Green, 7.73 x 7.73) vs. 2ct Alexandrite (Emerald, Bluish Green, 8.26 x 6.12)
- 2ct Alexandrite (Round, Bluish Green, 7.73 x 7.73) vs. 1ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 10.38 x 5.19)
- 2ct Alexandrite (Round, Bluish Green, 7.73 x 7.73) vs. 3ct Emerald (Round, Green, 9.83 x 9.83)
- 2ct Alexandrite (Round, Bluish Green, 7.73 x 7.73) vs. 3ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 10.5 x 7.78)
- 2ct Alexandrite (Round, Bluish Green, 7.73 x 7.73) vs. 2ct Tanzanite (Cushion, Blue, 7.51 x 7.51)