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4.5ct Kyanite (Cabochon, 11.61×7.74mm, Blue) vs 4.5ct Benitoite (Cabochon, 11.66×7.77mm, Blue)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4.5ct Benitoite (11.66×7.77mm, cabochon cut) appears 0.8% larger than 4.5ct Kyanite (11.61×7.74mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

4.5ct Kyanite (cabochon cut)
vs
 4.5ct Benitoite (cabochon cut)
blue
 
blue
11.61×7.74 mm 11.66×7.77 mm
actual size
Actual size of 4.5ct Kyanite (cabochon cut, 11.61×7.74mm, Blue color)   Actual size of 4.5ct Benitoite (cabochon cut, 11.66×7.77mm, Blue color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Blue 4.5ct Kyanite (cabochon cut, 11.61×7.74mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Blue 4.5ct Benitoite (cabochon cut, 11.66×7.77mm) 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
 46% vs 46%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 4.5ct Kyanite Cabochon (11.61×7.74mm, Blue) and 4.5ct Benitoite Cabochon (11.66×7.77mm, 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 slightly smaller than Benitoite for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.68 vs. 3.65 - this means it's "slightly heavier" compared to Benitoite 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.


4.5 Ct Kyanite (Cabochon) 4.5 Ct Benitoite (Cabochon)
11.61×7.74 mm vs 11.66×7.77 mm
73.69 mm²   74.29 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4.5ct Benitoite (11.66×7.77mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 4.5ct Kyanite (11.61×7.74mm, cabochon cut)
4.5ct Kyanite Cabochon (11.61×7.74mm)
4.5ct Benitoite Cabochon (11.66×7.77mm)
Difference: 0.8% (0.6 mm²)
4.5ct Benitoite (Cabochon, 11.66×7.77mm) has approx. 0.8% more face-up area than 4.5ct Kyanite (Cabochon, 11.61×7.74mm).


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