NOT REQUIRED FOR STUDENTS OF GEOLOGY 306
Oval faceted stones:
Diameter squared x depth x S.G. x .002 = carat wt.
Emerald cut faceted stones:
Length x width x depth x S.G. x .0025 = carat wt.
Rectangular faceted stones:
Length x width x depth x S.G. x .0026 = carat wt.
Square cut faceted stones:
Length x width x depth x S.G. x .0023 = carat wt.
Marquise cut stones, (navette):
Length x width x depth x S.G. x .0016 = carat wt.
Pear cut stones:
Length x width x depth x S.G. x .00175 = carat wt.
Square cushions:(avg. corner meas.& belly meas. for dia.)
Diameter squared x depth x S.G. x .0018 = carat wt.
Rectangular Cushions:(avg. L & W for dia.)
Diameter squared x depth x S.G. x .0022 = carat wt.
Square step cut stones:(avg. both meas. for dia.)
Diameter squared x depth x S.G. x .0023 = carat wt.
Rectangular step cut stones:
Length x width x depth x S.G. x .0025 = carat wt.
Cabochon cut stones:
Length x width x depth x S.G. x .0027 = carat wt.