1.6ct Tanzanite (Cushion, 6.97×6.97mm, Blue) vs 1.6ct Morganite (Cushion, 7.1×7mm, Light Purple)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1.6ct Morganite (7.1×7mm, cushion cut) appears 2% larger than 1.6ct Tanzanite (6.97×6.97mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 6.97×6.97 mm | 7.1×7 mm | |
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Actual sizes of
1.6ct Tanzanite Cushion (6.97×6.97mm, Blue)
and
1.6ct Morganite Cushion (7.1×7mm, 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, Tanzanite will face-up smaller than Morganite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.35 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.
| 1.6 Ct Tanzanite (Cushion) | 1.6 Ct Morganite (Cushion) | |
| 6.97×6.97 mm | vs | 7.1×7 mm |
| 43.72 mm² | 44.73 mm² |
| 1.6ct Tanzanite Cushion (6.97×6.97mm) | |
| 1.6ct Morganite Cushion (7.1×7mm) | |
| Difference: 2% (1.01 mm²) |
1.6ct Morganite (Cushion, 7.1×7mm) has approx. 2% more face-up area than 1.6ct Tanzanite (Cushion, 6.97×6.97mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1.6ct Tanzanite (Cushion, Blue, 6.97 x 6.97) vs. 2ct Sapphire (Baguette, Blue, 8.73 x 5.82)
- 1.6ct Tanzanite (Cushion, Blue, 6.97 x 6.97) vs. 0.8ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 5.19 x 5.19)
- 1.6ct Tanzanite (Cushion, Blue, 6.97 x 6.97) vs. 1.6ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Red, 7.1 x 7)
- 4.6ct Tanzanite (Cushion, Blue, 11 x 9) vs. 4.8ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 11 x 10)
- 4.02ct Tanzanite (Cushion, Blue, 10 x 8) vs. 3.47ct Aquamarine (Cushion, Light Blue, 9.65 x 9.65)
- 2ct Tanzanite (Cushion, Blue, 7.51 x 7.51) vs. 2ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 7.34 x 7.34)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Cushion, Blue, 5.96 x 5.96) vs. 1ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 5.83 x 5.83)
- 2.75ct Tanzanite (Cushion, Blue, 8.35 x 8.35) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 5.59 x 5.59)