1ct Quartz (Round, 6.86×6.86mm, Orangey Red) vs 11ct Apatite (Emerald, 15.3×11.33mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 11ct Apatite (15.3×11.33mm, emerald cut) appears 4.4 times larger than 1ct Quartz (6.86×6.86mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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11ct Apatite (emerald cut) |
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| 6.86×6.86 mm | 15.3×11.33 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Quartz Round (6.86×6.86mm, Orangey Red)
and
11ct Apatite Emerald (15.3×11.33mm, 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, Apatite will face-up smaller than Quartz for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.2 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Quartz 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 Ct Quartz (Round) | 11 Ct Apatite (Emerald) | |
| 6.86×6.86 mm | vs | 15.3×11.33 mm |
| 36.96 mm² | 161.21 mm² |
| 1ct Quartz Round (6.86×6.86mm) | |
| 11ct Apatite Emerald (15.3×11.33mm) | |
| Difference: 336% (124.25 mm²) |
11ct Apatite (Emerald, 15.3×11.33mm) has approx. 336% more face-up area than 1ct Quartz (Round, 6.86×6.86mm). In other words, it's 4.36x larger.
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