2ct Apatite (Pear, 11.54×6.95mm, Green) vs 2ct Kyanite (Pear, 11.02×6.64mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2ct Apatite (11.54×6.95mm, pear cut) appears 10% larger than 2ct Kyanite (11.02×6.64mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
2ct Apatite Pear (11.54×6.95mm, Green)
and
2ct Kyanite Pear (11.02×6.64mm, Blue)
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, Kyanite will face-up smaller than Apatite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.68 vs. 3.2 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Apatite 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.
| 2 Ct Apatite (Pear) | 2 Ct Kyanite (Pear) | |
| 11.54×6.95 mm | vs | 11.02×6.64 mm |
| 58.55 mm² | 53.42 mm² |
| 2ct Apatite Pear (11.54×6.95mm) | |
| 2ct Kyanite Pear (11.02×6.64mm) | |
| Difference: 10% (5.13 mm²) |
2ct Apatite (Pear, 11.54×6.95mm) has approx. 10% more face-up area than 2ct Kyanite (Pear, 11.02×6.64mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 3.8ct Apatite (Pear, Green, 13.96 x 8.41) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.6ct Apatite (Pear, Bluish Green, 7.55 x 4.55) vs. 0.6ct Sapphire (Pear, Dark Blue, 7.01 x 4.22)
- 0.6ct Apatite (Pear, Light Bluish Green, 7.55 x 4.55) vs. 0.6ct Sapphire (Pear, Dark Blue, 7.01 x 4.22)
- 1ct Apatite (Pear, Blue, 7.75 x 5.38) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Apatite (Pear, Green, 8 x 5) vs. 1ct Diaspore (Pear, Light Yellowish Green, 8 x 6)
- 1ct Apatite (Pear, Green, 8 x 5) vs. 1ct Diaspore (Pear, Light Yellowish Green, 9 x 6)
- 0.6ct Apatite (Pear, Bluish Green, 7.55 x 4.55) vs. 0.6ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 7.01 x 4.22)
- 2ct Apatite (Pear, Light Blue, 11.27 x 6.79) vs. 1ct Apatite (Pear, Light Blue, 8.95 x 5.39)
- 2.7ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 10 x 7) vs. 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9 x 7)