6ct Apatite (Emerald, 12.5×9.26mm, Green) vs 6ct Aquamarine (Emerald, 13.19×9.77mm, Light Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Aquamarine (13.19×9.77mm, emerald cut) appears 11% larger than 6ct Apatite (12.5×9.26mm, emerald 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
6ct Apatite Emerald (12.5×9.26mm, Green)
and
6ct Aquamarine Emerald (13.19×9.77mm, 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.
Where to buy?
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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.
| 6 Ct Apatite (Emerald) | 6 Ct Aquamarine (Emerald) | |
| 12.5×9.26 mm | vs | 13.19×9.77 mm |
| 107.65 mm² | 119.85 mm² |
| 6ct Apatite Emerald (12.5×9.26mm) | |
| 6ct Aquamarine Emerald (13.19×9.77mm) | |
| Difference: 11% (12.2 mm²) |
6ct Aquamarine (Emerald, 13.19×9.77mm) has approx. 11% more face-up area than 6ct Apatite (Emerald, 12.5×9.26mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Apatite (Emerald, Light Blue, 8.67 x 6.42) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Apatite (Emerald, Green, 6.89 x 5.1) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 2ct Apatite (Emerald, Green, 8.67 x 6.42) vs. 4ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 8.88 x 8.88)
- 6.6ct Apatite (Emerald, Green, 12.91 x 9.56) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Apatite (Emerald, Violet, 8.59 x 4.84) vs. 1ct Apatite (Pear, Dark Green, 9.4 x 5.2)
- 0.55ct Apatite (Emerald, Light Blue, 5 x 4) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 5ct Apatite (Emerald, Light Blue, 11.76 x 8.71) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 4ct Apatite (Emerald, Green, 10.92 x 8.09) vs. 9ct Amethyst (Round, Violet, 14.26 x 14.26)
- 0.55ct Apatite (Emerald, Green, 5.63 x 4.17) vs. 2ct Amethyst (Oval, Violet, 10.94 x 7.29)