1.5ct Kunzite (Baguette, 8.57×5.71mm, Light Purple) vs 1.5ct Morganite (Baguette, 8.94×5.96mm, Light Purple)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.5ct Morganite (8.94×5.96mm, baguette cut) appears 9% larger than 1.5ct Kunzite (8.57×5.71mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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1.5ct Morganite (baguette cut) |
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| 8.57×5.71 mm | 8.94×5.96 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1.5ct Kunzite Baguette (8.57×5.71mm, Light Purple)
and
1.5ct Morganite Baguette (8.94×5.96mm, Light 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.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Kunzite will face-up smaller than Morganite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.18 vs. 2.8 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Morganite 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.
| 1.5 Ct Kunzite (Baguette) | 1.5 Ct Morganite (Baguette) | |
| 8.57×5.71 mm | vs | 8.94×5.96 mm |
| 48.93 mm² | 53.28 mm² |
| 1.5ct Kunzite Baguette (8.57×5.71mm) | |
| 1.5ct Morganite Baguette (8.94×5.96mm) | |
| Difference: 9% (4.35 mm²) |
1.5ct Morganite (Baguette, 8.94×5.96mm) has approx. 9% more face-up area than 1.5ct Kunzite (Baguette, 8.57×5.71mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 25ct Kunzite (Baguette, Light Violet, 21.87 x 14.58) vs. 25ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 23.58 x 15.72)
- 20ct Kunzite (Baguette, Light Purple, 20.31 x 13.54) vs. 1ct Peridot (Oval, Yellowish Green, 8.03 x 5.35)
- 8ct Kunzite (Baguette, Light Purple, 14.96 x 9.97) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 12ct Kunzite (Baguette, Light Purple, 17.13 x 11.42) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 25ct Kunzite (Baguette, Light Violet, 21.87 x 14.58) vs. 25ct Quartz (Oval, Orangey Red, 25.37 x 16.91)
- 2.7ct Ruby (Pear, Red, 10 x 7) vs. 3ct Ruby (Emerald, Red, 9 x 7)
- 1.5ct Tourmaline (Round, Light Red, 7.45 x 7.45) vs. 1.5ct Sapphire (Round, Light Blue, 6.84 x 6.84)
- 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)