6ct Kunzite (Marquise, 19.08×9.54mm, Light Purple) vs 6ct Diaspore (Marquise, 18.66×9.33mm, Light Yellowish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 6ct Kunzite (19.08×9.54mm, marquise cut) appears 5% larger than 6ct Diaspore (18.66×9.33mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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6ct Diaspore (marquise cut) |
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| 19.08×9.54 mm | 18.66×9.33 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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64 mm |
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Actual sizes of
6ct Kunzite Marquise (19.08×9.54mm, Light Purple)
and
6ct Diaspore Marquise (18.66×9.33mm, Light Yellowish 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, Diaspore will face-up smaller than Kunzite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.4 vs. 3.18 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Kunzite 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.
| 6 Ct Kunzite (Marquise) | 6 Ct Diaspore (Marquise) | |
| 19.08×9.54 mm | vs | 18.66×9.33 mm |
| 129.24 mm² | 123.61 mm² |
| 6ct Kunzite Marquise (19.08×9.54mm) | |
| 6ct Diaspore Marquise (18.66×9.33mm) | |
| Difference: 5% (5.63 mm²) |
6ct Kunzite (Marquise, 19.08×9.54mm) has approx. 5% more face-up area than 6ct Diaspore (Marquise, 18.66×9.33mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 40ct Kunzite (Marquise, Light Purple, 35.9 x 17.95) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.26 x 5.38)
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- 1ct Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 7.77 x 5.18) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38)
- 1ct Aquamarine (Oval, Light Blue, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Spinel (Oval, Gray, 8 x 6)
- 1.16ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.82 x 6.85) vs. 1.2ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.82 x 6.86)
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