40ct Citrine (Cabochon, 26.85×17.9mm, Light Orange) vs 40ct Topaz (Cabochon, 24.41×16.27mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 40ct Citrine (26.85×17.9mm, cabochon cut) appears 21% larger than 40ct Topaz (24.41×16.27mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 26.85×17.9 mm | 24.41×16.27 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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Actual sizes of
40ct Citrine Cabochon (26.85×17.9mm, Light Orange)
and
40ct Topaz Cabochon (24.41×16.27mm, 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.
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Topaz will face-up smaller than Citrine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.53 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Citrine 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.
| 40 Ct Citrine (Cabochon) | 40 Ct Topaz (Cabochon) | |
| 26.85×17.9 mm | vs | 24.41×16.27 mm |
| 394.1 mm² | 325.66 mm² |
| 40ct Citrine Cabochon (26.85×17.9mm) | |
| 40ct Topaz Cabochon (24.41×16.27mm) | |
| Difference: 21% (68.44 mm²) |
40ct Citrine (Cabochon, 26.85×17.9mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 40ct Topaz (Cabochon, 24.41×16.27mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1.5ct Citrine (Cabochon, Light Orange, 8.99 x 5.99) vs. 0.25ct Tourmaline (Round, Green, 4.1 x 4.1)
- 2.7ct Citrine (Cabochon, Light Orange, 10.94 x 7.29) vs. 3ct Citrine (Round, Light Orange, 9.89 x 9.89)
- 3.14ct Citrine (Cabochon, Light Orange, 11.49 x 7.66) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Citrine (Cabochon, Light Orange, 7.85 x 5.23) vs. 1ct Citrine (Trillion, Light Orange, 8.06 x 8.06)
- 2.75ct Citrine (Cabochon, Light Orange, 11 x 7.33) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 3.57ct Citrine (Cabochon, Light Orange, 12 x 8) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 4.03ct Citrine (Cabochon, Light Orange, 12.5 x 8.33) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 4.54ct Citrine (Cabochon, Light Orange, 13.01 x 8.67) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 5.08ct Citrine (Cabochon, Light Orange, 13.5 x 9) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)