3 Carat Peridot (Emerald, 9.77×7.24mm, Yellowish Green)
Color:
Actual size is set for screen
How big is a 3 carat emerald-cut Peridot?
It depends on the cut parameters and length-to-width ratio, but a typical size of a 3ct emerald-cut Peridot would be around 9.77×7.24 mm (±6%). The lw ratio of this Peridot is 1.35. 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 |
43 % |
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Ring diameter:
16.9 mm
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Additional Info
Peridot is quite an affordable gem, found naturally in yellowish-green or olive-green color. Ancient Egyptians called it "the gem of the sun". Dark olive-green gems are the most valued.
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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Peridot |
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Mineral Group:
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Olivine |
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Shape:
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Emerald |
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Chemical Formula:
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(Mg,Fe)2SiO4 |
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Crystal Structure:
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Orthorhombic |
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Hardness:
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6.5 |
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Specific Gravity
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3.34 |
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Carat weight:
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3 ct |
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Gram weight:
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0.6 g (0.0212 ounces) |
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Points:
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300 pts |
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Length:
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9.77 mm |
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Width:
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7.24 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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65.78 mm² |
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Volume:
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179.64 mm³ |
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Length-to-width ratio:
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1.35 |
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Refractive Index:
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1.65 - 1.69 |
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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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Should be worn gently |
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Color:
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Peridot can be found in the following colors:
    
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Birthstone:
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Peridot is a birthstone for the month of August |
Popular comparisons:
- 3ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 9.77 x 7.24) vs. 1.9ct Amethyst (Cushion, Violet, 7.94 x 7.94)
- 3ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 9.77 x 7.24) vs. 3ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 9.64 x 7.14)
- 3ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 9.77 x 7.24) vs. 3ct Peridot (Cushion, Yellowish Green, 8.56 x 8.56)
- 3ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 9.77 x 7.24) vs. 4ct Peridot (Oval, Yellowish Green, 11.5 x 9)
- 3ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 9.77 x 7.24) vs. 4ct Peridot (Oval, Yellowish Green, 11 x 9)
- 3ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 9.77 x 7.24) vs. 4ct Citrine (Cushion, Light Orange, 10.18 x 10.18)
- 3ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 9.77 x 7.24) vs. 3ct Emerald (Cushion, Green, 9.19 x 9.19)
- 3ct Peridot (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 9.77 x 7.24) vs. 3ct Citrine (Emerald, Light Orange, 10.57 x 7.83)