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1.5ct Amethyst (Cabochon, 8.99×5.99mm, Violet) vs 1.5ct Quartz (Cabochon, 8.99×5.99mm, Brown)


Quick summary: Compared gemstones have equal face-up area.

1.5ct Amethyst (cabochon cut)
vs
 1.5ct Quartz (cabochon cut)
violet
 
brown
8.99×5.99 mm 8.99×5.99 mm
actual size
Actual size of 1.5ct Amethyst (cabochon cut, 8.99×5.99mm, Violet color)   Actual size of 1.5ct Quartz (cabochon cut, 8.99×5.99mm, Brown color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Violet 1.5ct Amethyst (cabochon cut, 8.99×5.99mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Brown 1.5ct Quartz (cabochon cut, 8.99×5.99mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
 Gold
Skin tone
 Light
Ring diameter
 16.9 mm
Ring width
 3.0 mm
Finger length
 64 mm
Finger coverage
 36% vs 36%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 1.5ct Amethyst Cabochon (8.99×5.99mm, Violet) and 1.5ct Quartz Cabochon (8.99×5.99mm, Brown) 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.

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Face-up Size

Amethyst and Quartz have the same specific gravity so their face-up size depends on the weight, shape and 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.


1.5 Ct Amethyst (Cabochon) 1.5 Ct Quartz (Cabochon)
8.99×5.99 mm vs 8.99×5.99 mm
44.16 mm²   44.16 mm²
Face-up size outline for true size of 8.99×5.99mm
1.5ct Amethyst Cabochon (8.99×5.99mm)
1.5ct Quartz Cabochon (8.99×5.99mm)
Difference: 0% (0 mm²)
1.5ct Amethyst (Cabochon, 8.99×5.99mm) and 1.5ct Quartz (Cabochon, 8.99×5.99mm) have the same face-up area.


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