5 Carat Spinel (Round, 10.59mm, Red)
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How big is a 5 carat round-cut Spinel?
It depends on the cut proportions, but typically a 5ct round-cut Spinel would measure around 10.59 mm (±4%) in diameter. You can check the finger coverage in the simulator below.
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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
Spinel is a rare gemstone that occurs in practically all colors. Because of similar properties, red and blue Spinels have often been mistaken for Rubies and Sapphires. For example, the Black Prince's Ruby is actually a Spinel.
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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Spinel |
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Shape:
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Round |
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Chemical Formula:
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MgAl2O4 |
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Crystal Structure:
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Isometric |
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Hardness:
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7.5-8 |
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Specific Gravity
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3.6 |
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Carat weight:
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5 ct |
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Gram weight:
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1 g (0.0353 ounces) |
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Points:
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500 pts |
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Length:
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10.59 mm |
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Width:
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10.59 mm |
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Average diameter:
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10.59 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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88.08 mm² |
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Volume:
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277.78 mm³ |
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Length-to-width ratio:
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1 |
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Refractive Index:
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1.712 - 1.736 |
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Luster:
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Vitreous |
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Wearability:
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Excellent |
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Care Instructions:
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No special or unusual care |
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Color:
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Spinel can be found in the following colors:
                               
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Birthstone:
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Spinel is not an official birthstone of any month |
Popular comparisons:
- 5ct Spinel (Round, Red, 10.59 x 10.59) vs. 5ct Alexandrite (Round, Light Green , 10.49 x 10.49)
- 5ct Spinel (Round, Red, 10.59 x 10.59) vs. 5ct Alexandrite (Baguette, Dark Green, 12.17 x 8.11)
- 5ct Spinel (Round, Red, 10.59 x 10.59) vs. 6.6ct Tourmaline (Round, Violet, 12.21 x 12.21)
- 5ct Spinel (Round, Red, 10.59 x 10.59) vs. 5ct Sapphire (Round, Blue, 10.22 x 10.22)
- 5ct Spinel (Round, Red, 10.59 x 10.59) vs. 4ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 11.56 x 8.56)
- 1ct Spinel (Round, Red, 6.19 x 6.19) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 3.7ct Spinel (Round, Red, 9.58 x 9.58) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 1.35ct Spinel (Round, Red, 6.84 x 6.84) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)