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18ct Chrysoberyl (Cabochon, 18.36×12.24mm, Light Yellowish Green) vs 18ct Alexandrite (Cabochon, 18.36×12.24mm, Bluish Green)


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

18ct Chrysoberyl (cabochon cut)
vs
18ct Alexandrite (cabochon cut)
light yellowish green
 
bluish green
18.36×12.24 mm 18.36×12.24 mm
actual size
Actual size of 18ct Chrysoberyl (cabochon cut, 18.36×12.24mm, Light Yellowish Green color)   Actual size of 18ct Alexandrite (cabochon cut, 18.36×12.24mm, Bluish Green color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Yellowish Green 18ct Chrysoberyl (cabochon cut, 18.36×12.24mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Bluish Green 18ct Alexandrite (cabochon cut, 18.36×12.24mm) 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
73% vs 73%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 18ct Chrysoberyl Cabochon (18.36×12.24mm, Light Yellowish Green) and 18ct Alexandrite Cabochon (18.36×12.24mm, Bluish 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.

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Face-up Size

Chrysoberyl and Alexandrite 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.


18 Ct Chrysoberyl (Cabochon) 18 Ct Alexandrite (Cabochon)
18.36×12.24 mm vs 18.36×12.24 mm
184.28 mm²   184.28 mm²
Face-up size outline for true size of 18.36×12.24mm
18ct Chrysoberyl Cabochon (18.36×12.24mm)
18ct Alexandrite Cabochon (18.36×12.24mm)
Difference: 0% (0 mm²)
18ct Chrysoberyl (Cabochon, 18.36×12.24mm) and 18ct Alexandrite (Cabochon, 18.36×12.24mm) have the same face-up area.


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