1.5ct Kunzite (Cabochon, 8.46×5.64mm, Light Purple) vs 1.5ct Morganite (Cabochon, 8.82×5.88mm, Light Purple)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.5ct Morganite (8.82×5.88mm, cabochon cut) appears 9% larger than 1.5ct Kunzite (8.46×5.64mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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1.5ct Morganite (cabochon cut) |
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| 8.46×5.64 mm | 8.82×5.88 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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64 mm |
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Actual sizes of
1.5ct Kunzite Cabochon (8.46×5.64mm, Light Purple)
and
1.5ct Morganite Cabochon (8.82×5.88mm, 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 (Cabochon) | 1.5 Ct Morganite (Cabochon) | |
| 8.46×5.64 mm | vs | 8.82×5.88 mm |
| 39.13 mm² | 42.53 mm² |
| 1.5ct Kunzite Cabochon (8.46×5.64mm) | |
| 1.5ct Morganite Cabochon (8.82×5.88mm) | |
| Difference: 9% (3.4 mm²) |
1.5ct Morganite (Cabochon, 8.82×5.88mm) has approx. 9% more face-up area than 1.5ct Kunzite (Cabochon, 8.46×5.64mm).
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