1ct Kunzite (Oval, 8.28×5.52mm, Light Purple) vs 1ct Morganite (Oval, 8.64×5.76mm, Light Purple)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Morganite (8.64×5.76mm, oval cut) appears 9% larger than 1ct Kunzite (8.28×5.52mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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1ct Morganite (oval cut) |
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| 8.28×5.52 mm | 8.64×5.76 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Kunzite Oval (8.28×5.52mm, Light Purple)
and
1ct Morganite Oval (8.64×5.76mm, 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?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
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 Ct Kunzite (Oval) | 1 Ct Morganite (Oval) | |
| 8.28×5.52 mm | vs | 8.64×5.76 mm |
| 37.48 mm² | 40.81 mm² |
| 1ct Kunzite Oval (8.28×5.52mm) | |
| 1ct Morganite Oval (8.64×5.76mm) | |
| Difference: 9% (3.33 mm²) |
1ct Morganite (Oval, 8.64×5.76mm) has approx. 9% more face-up area than 1ct Kunzite (Oval, 8.28×5.52mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 5ct Kunzite (Oval, Light Purple, 13.97 x 9.31) vs. 3ct Morganite (Emerald, Light Purple, 10.5 x 7.78)
- 1ct Kunzite (Oval, Light Red, 7 x 6) vs. 1ct Kunzite (Oval, Light Red, 8 x 5)
- 2ct Kunzite (Oval, Light Purple, 10.29 x 6.86) vs. 2ct Morganite (Oval, Light Purple, 10.86 x 7.24)
- 10.5ct Kunzite (Oval, Light Purple, 17.88 x 11.92) vs. 10.5ct Diamond (Oval, White, 17.78 x 11.85)
- 5ct Kunzite (Oval, Light Purple, 13.97 x 9.31) vs. 3.5ct Tanzanite (Pear, Blue, 13.45 x 8.1)
- 1ct Kunzite (Oval, Light Purple, 8.16 x 5.44) vs. 1ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.12 x 5.41)
- 1ct Kunzite (Oval, Light Purple, 8.16 x 5.44) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 7.56 x 5.04)
- 3ct Kunzite (Oval, Light Purple, 11.78 x 7.85) vs. 3ct Diamond (Oval, White, 11.7 x 7.8)
- 1ct Kunzite (Oval, Light Red, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Kunzite (Oval, Light Red, 8 x 5)