13ct Fluorite (Baguette, 17.6×11.73mm, Bluish Green) vs 13ct Topaz (Baguette, 17×11.33mm, Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 13ct Fluorite (17.6×11.73mm, baguette cut) appears 7% larger than 13ct Topaz (17×11.33mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 17.6×11.73 mm | 17×11.33 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
13ct Fluorite Baguette (17.6×11.73mm, Bluish Green)
and
13ct Topaz Baguette (17×11.33mm, 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, Topaz will face-up smaller than Fluorite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.53 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.
| 13 Ct Fluorite (Baguette) | 13 Ct Topaz (Baguette) | |
| 17.6×11.73 mm | vs | 17×11.33 mm |
| 206.45 mm² | 192.61 mm² |
| 13ct Fluorite Baguette (17.6×11.73mm) | |
| 13ct Topaz Baguette (17×11.33mm) | |
| Difference: 7% (13.84 mm²) |
13ct Fluorite (Baguette, 17.6×11.73mm) has approx. 7% more face-up area than 13ct Topaz (Baguette, 17×11.33mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 14ct Fluorite (Baguette, Bluish Green, 18.03 x 12.02) vs. 14ct Peridot (Baguette, Green, 17.72 x 11.81)
- 1ct Fluorite (Baguette, Green, 9.4 x 4) vs. 1ct Fluorite (Baguette, Green, 9.2 x 3.84)
- 4ct Fluorite (Baguette, Bluish Green, 11.88 x 7.92) vs. 4ct Peridot (Baguette, Green, 11.67 x 7.78)
- 6ct Fluorite (Baguette, Bluish Green, 13.59 x 9.06) vs. 6ct Peridot (Baguette, Green, 13.37 x 8.91)
- 8ct Fluorite (Baguette, Bluish Green, 14.96 x 9.97) vs. 8ct Quartz (Princess, Orangey Red, 12.33 x 12.33)
- 20ct Fluorite (Baguette, Bluish Green, 20.31 x 13.54) vs. 1ct Peridot (Oval, Yellowish Green, 8.03 x 5.35)
- 1ct Fluorite (Baguette, White, 9.3 x 4.1) vs. 1ct Fluorite (Baguette, Green, 9.2 x 3.84)
- 1ct Fluorite (Baguette, Green, 9.3 x 4.1) vs. 1ct Fluorite (Baguette, Green, 9.2 x 3.84)
- 1ct Fluorite (Baguette, Green, 9.4 x 4.1) vs. 1ct Fluorite (Baguette, Green, 9.2 x 3.84)