36 Carat Apatite (Emerald, 22.71×16.82mm, Green)

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How big is a 36 carat emerald-cut Apatite?

It depends on the cut parameters and length-to-width ratio, but a typical size of a 36ct emerald-cut Apatite would be around 22.71×16.82 mm (±6%). The lw ratio of this Apatite is 1.35. See below how big it looks on a ring and finger.

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64 mm

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Ring	Gold
Skin tone	Light
Ring diameter	16.9 mm
Ring width	3.0 mm
Finger length	64 mm
Finger coverage	100 %

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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm

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Additional Info

Apatite can appear in wide variety of colors, which is why it’s often mistaken for other gems. This characteristic actually gave it the name - from the Greek word apatao, which means "to deceive".

Where to buy?

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Gem Details

Name:	Apatite
Shape:	Emerald
Chemical Formula:	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(F,OH,Cl)
Crystal Structure:	Hexagonal
Hardness:	5
Specific Gravity	3.2
Carat weight:	36 ct
Gram weight:	7.2 g (0.254 ounces)
Points:	3600 pts
Length:	22.71 mm
Width:	16.82 mm
Est. face-up size:	355.24 mm²
Volume:	2250 mm³
Length-to-width ratio:	1.35
Refractive Index:	1.628 - 1.651
Luster:	Vitreous
Wearability:	Good
Care Instructions:	It's quite soft so care should be taken when storing it with jewelry that could scratch its surface
Color:	Apatite can be found in the following colors:
Birthstone:	Apatite is not an official birthstone of any month

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About Apatite Specific Gravity

Apatite has a specific gravity of approximately 3.15 - 3.23, with 3.2 being a generally accepted standard average for gem-quality material.

For all the Apatite size calculations on this website, the specific gravity of 3.2 is used.

To learn more about it and why it matters, and to compare densities of all the gemstones on one page, click here.

Ring & Finger Simulator

Use the simulator on this page to play around with different ring and finger configurations.

To select a different gemstone, shape, color or size, or to compare two gems side-by-side, use the form at the top of the page. Comparison example: 36ct Apatite vs Peridot (Emerald Cut)

If you want to compare emerald-cut Apatite sizes from 0.25 to 40ct on one page, see Emerald Cut Apatite Size Chart

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