5ct Apatite (Cabochon, 12.6×8.4mm, Green) vs 5ct Aquamarine (Cabochon, 13.31×8.87mm, Light Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Aquamarine (13.31×8.87mm, cabochon cut) appears 12% larger than 5ct Apatite (12.6×8.4mm, cabochon 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
5ct Apatite Cabochon (12.6×8.4mm, Green)
and
5ct Aquamarine Cabochon (13.31×8.87mm, Light 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, Apatite will face-up smaller than Aquamarine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.2 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Aquamarine 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 Ct Apatite (Cabochon) | 5 Ct Aquamarine (Cabochon) | |
| 12.6×8.4 mm | vs | 13.31×8.87 mm |
| 86.79 mm² | 96.81 mm² |
| 5ct Apatite Cabochon (12.6×8.4mm) | |
| 5ct Aquamarine Cabochon (13.31×8.87mm) | |
| Difference: 12% (10.02 mm²) |
5ct Aquamarine (Cabochon, 13.31×8.87mm) has approx. 12% more face-up area than 5ct Apatite (Cabochon, 12.6×8.4mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 5ct Apatite (Cabochon, Green, 12.6 x 8.4) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.8ct Apatite (Cabochon, Green, 6.84 x 4.56) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 3.3ct Apatite (Cabochon, Green, 10.98 x 7.32) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1.2ct Apatite (Cabochon, Green, 7.83 x 5.22) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2.4ct Apatite (Cabochon, Green, 9.87 x 6.58) vs. 8.5ct Ruby (Cabochon, Red, 13.97 x 9.31)
- 2.2ct Apatite (Cabochon, Green, 9.59 x 6.39) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2.2ct Apatite (Cabochon, Green, 9.59 x 6.39) vs. 8.5ct Ruby (Cabochon, Red, 13.97 x 9.31)
- 2.3ct Apatite (Cabochon, Green, 9.74 x 6.49) vs. 8.5ct Ruby (Cabochon, Red, 13.97 x 9.31)
- 6.3ct Apatite (Cabochon, Green, 13.62 x 9.08) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)