15ct Kunzite (Cabochon, 18.23×12.15mm, Light Purple) vs 15ct Chrysoberyl (Cabochon, 17.28×11.52mm, Light Yellowish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 15ct Kunzite (18.23×12.15mm, cabochon cut) appears 11% larger than 15ct Chrysoberyl (17.28×11.52mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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15ct Chrysoberyl (cabochon cut) |
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light purple |
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| 18.23×12.15 mm | 17.28×11.52 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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64 mm |
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Actual sizes of
15ct Kunzite Cabochon (18.23×12.15mm, Light Purple)
and
15ct Chrysoberyl Cabochon (17.28×11.52mm, Light Yellowish 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, Chrysoberyl will face-up smaller than Kunzite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.73 vs. 3.18 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Kunzite 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.
| 15 Ct Kunzite (Cabochon) | 15 Ct Chrysoberyl (Cabochon) | |
| 18.23×12.15 mm | vs | 17.28×11.52 mm |
| 181.63 mm² | 163.23 mm² |
| 15ct Kunzite Cabochon (18.23×12.15mm) | |
| 15ct Chrysoberyl Cabochon (17.28×11.52mm) | |
| Difference: 11% (18.4 mm²) |
15ct Kunzite (Cabochon, 18.23×12.15mm) has approx. 11% more face-up area than 15ct Chrysoberyl (Cabochon, 17.28×11.52mm).
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