6ct Tanzanite (Emerald, 12.37×9.16mm, Blue) vs 6ct Alexandrite (Emerald, 11.91×8.82mm, Light Green )
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Tanzanite (12.37×9.16mm, emerald cut) appears 8% larger than 6ct Alexandrite (11.91×8.82mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
6ct Tanzanite Emerald (12.37×9.16mm, Blue)
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6ct Alexandrite Emerald (11.91×8.82mm, Light Green )
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, Alexandrite will face-up smaller than Tanzanite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.7 vs. 3.3 - 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.
| 6 Ct Tanzanite (Emerald) | 6 Ct Alexandrite (Emerald) | |
| 12.37×9.16 mm | vs | 11.91×8.82 mm |
| 105.38 mm² | 97.69 mm² |
| 6ct Tanzanite Emerald (12.37×9.16mm) | |
| 6ct Alexandrite Emerald (11.91×8.82mm) | |
| Difference: 8% (7.69 mm²) |
6ct Tanzanite Emerald (12.37×9.16mm) has approx. 8% more face-up area than 6ct Alexandrite Emerald (11.91×8.82mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 1ct Tanzanite (Emerald, Blue, 6.8 x 5.04) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
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