For example an approx.
Sapphire carat size mm.
The diamond with an sg of 3 52 will weigh 1 carat.
For a true representation of size it is always recommended to measure the sapphire in millimeters mm comparing the size of sapphires with diamonds it is also important to remember that sapphires have a higher specific gravity and they weigh more than diamonds.
These natural white sapphires demonstrate why the carat weight of a sapphire does not always equal the size in mm these 3 ceylon sapphires range from 2 54 ct to just over 3 75 cts even though each sapphire length and width are all almost identical.
The density of the material will also affect the weight.
For example a 6 5 mm round diamond sapphire and opal all cut in the same proportions will all have different weights.
The diamond with a specific gravity of 3 52 will weigh 1 carat.
Therefore a 1 carat sapphire may look smaller than a 1 carat diamond.
Gemstones will vary slightly because of the different densities of the the stone for example you can see from the first chart that a 6mm round brilliant diamond might weigh 0 90 ct while a 6mm ruby in an equivalent 6mm size would weigh approximately 1 05 cts.
The diamond with an sg of 3 52 will weigh 1 carat.
This is because the density of sapphires are different from the density of diamonds or other gemstones.
Sapphire weight and size chart.
For example a 6 5 mm round diamond sapphire and opal all cut in the same proportions will all weigh different.
A sapphire specific gravity 4 will weigh 1 14 carats.
1 40 carat sapphire would look visually similar to an.