1.5ct Fluorite (Marquise, 12.02×6.01mm, Bluish Green) vs 1.5ct Alexandrite (Marquise, 11.4×5.7mm, Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.5ct Fluorite (12.02×6.01mm, marquise cut) appears 11% larger than 1.5ct Alexandrite (11.4×5.7mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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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
1.5ct Fluorite Marquise (12.02×6.01mm, Bluish Green)
and
1.5ct Alexandrite Marquise (11.4×5.7mm, Bluish 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Alexandrite will face-up smaller than Fluorite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.73 vs. 3.18 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Fluorite 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.
| 1.5 Ct Fluorite (Marquise) | 1.5 Ct Alexandrite (Marquise) | |
| 12.02×6.01 mm | vs | 11.4×5.7 mm |
| 51.29 mm² | 46.14 mm² |
| 1.5ct Fluorite Marquise (12.02×6.01mm) | |
| 1.5ct Alexandrite Marquise (11.4×5.7mm) | |
| Difference: 11% (5.15 mm²) |
1.5ct Fluorite (Marquise, 12.02×6.01mm) has approx. 11% more face-up area than 1.5ct Alexandrite (Marquise, 11.4×5.7mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 13ct Fluorite (Marquise, Bluish Green, 25.06 x 12.53) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 10ct Fluorite (Marquise, Dark Green, 22.96 x 11.48) vs. 10ct Emerald (Marquise, Green, 24.24 x 12.12)
- 2.76ct Fluorite (Marquise, Bluish Green, 14.94 x 7.47) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.7ct Fluorite (Marquise, Bluish Green, 9.46 x 4.73) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 5ct Fluorite (Marquise, Bluish Green, 18.22 x 9.11) vs. 8ct Diamond (Princess, Light Gray, 11.02 x 11.02)
- 5ct Fluorite (Marquise, Bluish Green, 18.22 x 9.11) vs. 5.5ct Diamond (Marquise, Light Gray, 18.34 x 9.17)
- 5ct Fluorite (Marquise, Bluish Green, 18.22 x 9.11) vs. 5.4ct Diamond (Marquise, Light Gray, 18.22 x 9.11)
- 2.7ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 10 x 7) vs. 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9 x 7)
- 1.5ct Tourmaline (Round, Light Red, 7.45 x 7.45) vs. 1.5ct Sapphire (Round, Light Blue, 6.84 x 6.84)