8.5ct Benitoite (Cabochon, 14.4×9.6mm, Blue) vs 8.5ct Tanzanite (Cabochon, 14.82×9.88mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8.5ct Tanzanite (14.82×9.88mm, cabochon cut) appears 6% larger than 8.5ct Benitoite (14.4×9.6mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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8.5ct Tanzanite (cabochon cut) |
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| 14.4×9.6 mm | 14.82×9.88 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
8.5ct Benitoite Cabochon (14.4×9.6mm, Blue)
and
8.5ct Tanzanite Cabochon (14.82×9.88mm, 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, Benitoite will face-up smaller than Tanzanite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.65 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.
| 8.5 Ct Benitoite (Cabochon) | 8.5 Ct Tanzanite (Cabochon) | |
| 14.4×9.6 mm | vs | 14.82×9.88 mm |
| 113.36 mm² | 120.07 mm² |
| 8.5ct Benitoite Cabochon (14.4×9.6mm) | |
| 8.5ct Tanzanite Cabochon (14.82×9.88mm) | |
| Difference: 6% (6.71 mm²) |
8.5ct Tanzanite (Cabochon, 14.82×9.88mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 8.5ct Benitoite (Cabochon, 14.4×9.6mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 1.5ct Tourmaline (Round, Light Red, 7.45 x 7.45) vs. 1.5ct Sapphire (Round, Light Blue, 6.84 x 6.84)
- 1ct Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 7.77 x 5.18) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38)
- 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Spinel (Oval, Gray, 8 x 6)
- 1.16ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.82 x 6.85) vs. 1.2ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.82 x 6.86)
- 6ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Red, 12 x 10) vs. 3.5ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 8.49 x 8.49)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Round, Bluish Green, 6.14 x 6.14) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Yellowish Green, 7.28 x 5.39)