5.5ct Tanzanite (Emerald, 11.96×8.86mm, Blue) vs 5.5ct Kyanite (Emerald, 11.58×8.58mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5.5ct Tanzanite (11.96×8.86mm, emerald cut) appears 7% larger than 5.5ct Kyanite (11.58×8.58mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
5.5ct Tanzanite Emerald (11.96×8.86mm, Blue)
and
5.5ct Kyanite Emerald (11.58×8.58mm, 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 Tanzanite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.68 vs. 3.35 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Tanzanite 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.
| 5.5 Ct Tanzanite (Emerald) | 5.5 Ct Kyanite (Emerald) | |
| 11.96×8.86 mm | vs | 11.58×8.58 mm |
| 98.55 mm² | 92.4 mm² |
| 5.5ct Tanzanite Emerald (11.96×8.86mm) | |
| 5.5ct Kyanite Emerald (11.58×8.58mm) | |
| Difference: 7% (6.15 mm²) |
5.5ct Tanzanite (Emerald, 11.96×8.86mm) has approx. 7% more face-up area than 5.5ct Kyanite (Emerald, 11.58×8.58mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Tanzanite (Emerald, Blue, 8.57 x 6.35) vs. 3ct Tanzanite (Emerald, Blue, 9.81 x 7.27)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Emerald, Blue, 6.8 x 5.04) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2ct Tanzanite (Emerald, Blue, 8.57 x 6.35) vs. 4ct Tanzanite (Emerald, Blue, 10.81 x 8.01)
- 0.49ct Tanzanite (Emerald, Blue, 5.37 x 3.98) vs. 0.5ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 5.78 x 4.28)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Emerald, Blue, 6.8 x 5.04) vs. 1ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 6.68 x 4.95)
- 5ct Tanzanite (Emerald, Blue, 11.64 x 8.62) vs. 2ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 13.08 x 6.54)
- 2ct Tanzanite (Emerald, Blue, 8.57 x 6.35) vs. 2ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 8.42 x 6.24)
- 6ct Tanzanite (Emerald, Blue, 12.37 x 9.16) vs. 13ct Tanzanite (Emerald, Blue, 16.01 x 11.86)
- 3.5ct Tanzanite (Emerald, Blue, 10.34 x 7.66) vs. 0.4ct Diamond (Cushion, Purple, 4.29 x 4.29)