8ct Tanzanite (Baguette, 14.7×9.8mm, Blue) vs 8ct Kyanite (Baguette, 14.25×9.5mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 8ct Tanzanite (14.7×9.8mm, baguette cut) appears 6% larger than 8ct Kyanite (14.25×9.5mm, baguette 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
8ct Tanzanite Baguette (14.7×9.8mm, Blue)
and
8ct Kyanite Baguette (14.25×9.5mm, 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, 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.
| 8 Ct Tanzanite (Baguette) | 8 Ct Kyanite (Baguette) | |
| 14.7×9.8 mm | vs | 14.25×9.5 mm |
| 144.06 mm² | 135.38 mm² |
| 8ct Tanzanite Baguette (14.7×9.8mm) | |
| 8ct Kyanite Baguette (14.25×9.5mm) | |
| Difference: 6% (8.68 mm²) |
8ct Tanzanite (Baguette, 14.7×9.8mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 8ct Kyanite (Baguette, 14.25×9.5mm).
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