2.5ct Apatite (Pear, 12.43×7.49mm, Green) vs 2.5ct Aquamarine (Pear, 13.13×7.91mm, Light Blue)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.5ct Aquamarine (13.13×7.91mm, pear cut) appears 12% larger than 2.5ct Apatite (12.43×7.49mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual sizes of
2.5ct Apatite Pear (12.43×7.49mm, Green)
and
2.5ct Aquamarine Pear (13.13×7.91mm, Light 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, Apatite will face-up smaller than Aquamarine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.2 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Aquamarine 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.
| 2.5 Ct Apatite (Pear) | 2.5 Ct Aquamarine (Pear) | |
| 12.43×7.49 mm | vs | 13.13×7.91 mm |
| 67.96 mm² | 75.82 mm² |
| 2.5ct Apatite Pear (12.43×7.49mm) | |
| 2.5ct Aquamarine Pear (13.13×7.91mm) | |
| Difference: 12% (7.86 mm²) |
2.5ct Aquamarine (Pear, 13.13×7.91mm) has approx. 12% more face-up area than 2.5ct Apatite (Pear, 12.43×7.49mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 3.8ct Apatite (Pear, Green, 13.96 x 8.41) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.6ct Apatite (Pear, Bluish Green, 7.55 x 4.55) vs. 0.6ct Sapphire (Pear, Dark Blue, 7.01 x 4.22)
- 0.6ct Apatite (Pear, Light Bluish Green, 7.55 x 4.55) vs. 0.6ct Sapphire (Pear, Dark Blue, 7.01 x 4.22)
- 1ct Apatite (Pear, Blue, 7.75 x 5.38) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Apatite (Pear, Green, 8 x 5) vs. 1ct Diaspore (Pear, Light Yellowish Green, 8 x 6)
- 1ct Apatite (Pear, Green, 8 x 5) vs. 1ct Diaspore (Pear, Light Yellowish Green, 9 x 6)
- 0.6ct Apatite (Pear, Bluish Green, 7.55 x 4.55) vs. 0.6ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 7.01 x 4.22)
- 2ct Apatite (Pear, Light Blue, 11.27 x 6.79) vs. 1ct Apatite (Pear, Light Blue, 8.95 x 5.39)
- 2.7ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 10 x 7) vs. 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9 x 7)