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2.5ct Tanzanite (Emerald, 9.19×6.81mm, Blue) vs 2.5ct Kyanite (Emerald, 8.91×6.6mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 2.5ct Tanzanite (9.19×6.81mm, emerald cut) appears 6% larger than 2.5ct Kyanite (8.91×6.6mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

2.5ct Tanzanite (emerald cut)
vs
2.5ct Kyanite (emerald cut)
blue
 
blue
9.19×6.81 mm 8.91×6.6 mm
actual size
Actual size of 2.5ct Tanzanite (emerald cut, 9.19×6.81mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 2.5ct Kyanite (emerald cut, 8.91×6.6mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 2.5ct Tanzanite (emerald cut, 9.19×6.81mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 2.5ct Kyanite (emerald cut, 8.91×6.6mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
Gold
Skin tone
Light
Ring diameter
16.9 mm
Ring width
3.0 mm
Finger length
64 mm
Finger coverage
41% vs 40%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 2.5ct Tanzanite Emerald (9.19×6.81mm, Blue) and 2.5ct Kyanite Emerald (8.91×6.6mm, 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, Kyanite will face-up smaller than Tanzanite for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.68 vs. 3.35 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Tanzanite 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.


2.5 Ct Tanzanite (Emerald) 2.5 Ct Kyanite (Emerald)
9.19×6.81 mm vs 8.91×6.6 mm
58.2 mm²   54.69 mm²
Face-up size outline for 2.5ct Tanzanite (9.19×6.81mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 2.5ct Kyanite (8.91×6.6mm, emerald cut)
2.5ct Tanzanite Emerald (9.19×6.81mm)
2.5ct Kyanite Emerald (8.91×6.6mm)
Difference: 6% (3.51 mm²)
2.5ct Tanzanite (Emerald, 9.19×6.81mm) has approx. 6% more face-up area than 2.5ct Kyanite (Emerald, 8.91×6.6mm).


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