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6ct Almandine (Radiant, 9.97×9.97mm, Dark Red) vs 6ct Rhodolite (Radiant, 10.15×10.15mm, Purple)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Rhodolite (10.15×10.15mm, radiant cut) appears 4% larger than 6ct Almandine (9.97×9.97mm, radiant cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

6ct Almandine (radiant cut)
vs
6ct Rhodolite (radiant cut)
dark red
 
purple
9.97×9.97 mm 10.15×10.15 mm
actual size
Actual size of 6ct Almandine (radiant cut, 9.97×9.97mm, Dark Red color)   Actual size of 6ct Rhodolite (radiant cut, 10.15×10.15mm, Purple color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Dark Red 6ct Almandine (radiant cut, 9.97×9.97mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Purple 6ct Rhodolite (radiant cut, 10.15×10.15mm) on a right ring and finger
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Ring
Gold
Skin tone
Light
Ring diameter
16.9 mm
Ring width
3.0 mm
Finger length
64 mm
Finger coverage
59% vs 61%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 6ct Almandine Radiant (9.97×9.97mm, Dark Red) and 6ct Rhodolite Radiant (10.15×10.15mm, Purple) 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, Almandine will face-up smaller than Rhodolite for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (4.05 vs. 3.84 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Rhodolite 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.


6 Ct Almandine (Radiant) 6 Ct Rhodolite (Radiant)
9.97×9.97 mm vs 10.15×10.15 mm
94.43 mm²   97.87 mm²
Face-up size outline for 6ct Rhodolite (10.15×10.15mm, radiant cut)
Face-up size outline for 6ct Almandine (9.97×9.97mm, radiant cut)
6ct Almandine Radiant (9.97×9.97mm)
6ct Rhodolite Radiant (10.15×10.15mm)
Difference: 4% (3.44 mm²)
6ct Rhodolite (Radiant, 10.15×10.15mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 6ct Almandine (Radiant, 9.97×9.97mm).


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