3ct Kyanite (Oval, 11.22×7.48mm, Blue) vs 3ct Kunzite (Oval, 11.78×7.85mm, Light Purple)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Kunzite (11.78×7.85mm, oval cut) appears 10% larger than 3ct Kyanite (11.22×7.48mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
3ct Kyanite Oval (11.22×7.48mm, Blue)
and
3ct Kunzite Oval (11.78×7.85mm, Light Purple)
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 Kunzite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.68 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.
| 3 Ct Kyanite (Oval) | 3 Ct Kunzite (Oval) | |
| 11.22×7.48 mm | vs | 11.78×7.85 mm |
| 68.82 mm² | 75.83 mm² |
| 3ct Kyanite Oval (11.22×7.48mm) | |
| 3ct Kunzite Oval (11.78×7.85mm) | |
| Difference: 10% (7.01 mm²) |
3ct Kunzite Oval (11.78×7.85mm) has approx. 10% more face-up area than 3ct Kyanite Oval (11.22×7.48mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 3ct Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 11.22 x 7.48) vs. 3ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 11.63 x 7.75)
- 3ct Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 11.22 x 7.48) vs. 1ct Emerald (Oval, Green, 8.63 x 5.75)
- 1ct Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 7.77 x 5.18) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38)
- 1ct Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 7.77 x 5.18) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Light Blue, 7 x 5.38)
- 1ct Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Kyanite (Marquise, Blue, 10 x 5)
- 1ct Kyanite (Oval, Bluish Green, 8.14 x 6.14) vs. 1ct Alexandrite (Round, Bluish Green, 6.14 x 6.14)
- 1ct Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 7.77 x 5.18) vs. 2ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 10.16 x 6.77)
- 5ct Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 13.31 x 8.87) vs. 5ct Tanzanite (Marquise, Blue, 18 x 9)
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