Colored Stone Weight Calculator

Colored Stone Weight Calculator

Stone TypeCommon Color(s)Average Carat WeightSpecific GravityCommon Size Range (carats)Notes
RubyRed, Pink1.00 – 3.003.97 – 4.050.50 – 5.00Higher carat sizes are rare.
SapphireBlue, Pink, Yellow1.00 – 5.003.95 – 4.030.50 – 10.00Various colors available (fancy sapphires).
EmeraldGreen1.00 – 3.002.67 – 2.780.50 – 5.00Often included (internal fractures).
AmethystPurple1.00 – 20.002.650.50 – 30.00Large sizes common and affordable.
TopazBlue, Yellow, Pink1.00 – 10.003.49 – 3.570.50 – 20.00Blue topaz is often treated.
GarnetRed, Green, Orange1.00 – 5.003.1 – 4.30.50 – 10.00Various types like Pyrope, Almandine, etc.
AquamarineBlue, Blue-Green1.00 – 5.002.68 – 2.740.50 – 15.00Light to dark blue hues.
PeridotGreen1.00 – 3.003.2 – 4.30.50 – 10.00Sensitive to temperature changes.
TourmalineMulticolor, Green, Pink1.00 – 5.003.02 – 3.260.50 – 10.00Wide range of colors available.
OpalMulticolor, White, Black1.00 – 5.001.98 – 2.200.50 – 10.00Sensitive to water and heat.
TanzaniteBlue, Violet1.00 – 5.003.350.50 – 10.00Rare and typically treated.
CitrineYellow, Orange1.00 – 5.002.650.50 – 20.00Often confused with Topaz.
SpinelRed, Blue, Pink1.00 – 3.003.60 – 4.050.50 – 5.00Often mistaken for Ruby or Sapphire.
AlexandriteGreen, Red (color change)1.00 – 3.003.68 – 3.780.50 – 5.00Rare and valuable due to color change.
MorganitePink, Peach1.00 – 5.002.71 – 2.900.50 – 10.00Often used in engagement rings.

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