1.2ct Apatite (Cabochon, 7.83×5.22mm, Green) vs 1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, emerald cut) appears 9% larger than 1.2ct Apatite (7.83×5.22mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 7.83×5.22 mm | 7.28×5.39 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1.2ct Apatite Cabochon (7.83×5.22mm, Green)
and
1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm, Green)
as they would appear on a ring and finger.
Adjust the ring and finger size to get an idea of how these gemstones would look on your finger.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Apatite will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.2 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald of the same size). Face-up size also depends heavily on the proportions of the cut.
Face-up area is a measure of the size of the gem when viewed from above (as set in a ring). It tells you how big the gem is at the girdle plane.
Face-up area is a measure of the size of the gem when viewed from above (as set in a ring). It tells you how big the gem is at the girdle plane.
| 1.2 Ct Apatite (Cabochon) | 1 Ct Emerald (Emerald) | |
| 7.83×5.22 mm | vs | 7.28×5.39 mm |
| 33.52 mm² | 36.49 mm² |
| 1.2ct Apatite Cabochon (7.83×5.22mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Emerald (7.28×5.39mm) | |
| Difference: 9% (2.97 mm²) |
1ct Emerald (Emerald, 7.28×5.39mm) has approx. 9% more face-up area than 1.2ct Apatite (Cabochon, 7.83×5.22mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 0.8ct Apatite (Cabochon, Green, 6.84 x 4.56) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 3.3ct Apatite (Cabochon, Green, 10.98 x 7.32) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2.4ct Apatite (Cabochon, Green, 9.87 x 6.58) vs. 8.5ct Ruby (Cabochon, Red, 13.97 x 9.31)
- 5ct Apatite (Cabochon, Green, 12.6 x 8.4) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2.2ct Apatite (Cabochon, Green, 9.59 x 6.39) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2.2ct Apatite (Cabochon, Green, 9.59 x 6.39) vs. 8.5ct Ruby (Cabochon, Red, 13.97 x 9.31)
- 2.3ct Apatite (Cabochon, Green, 9.74 x 6.49) vs. 8.5ct Ruby (Cabochon, Red, 13.97 x 9.31)
- 6.3ct Apatite (Cabochon, Green, 13.62 x 9.08) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)