20ct Morganite (Cushion, 16.92×16.92mm, Light Purple) vs 20ct Quartz (Cushion, 17.24×17.24mm, Brown)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 20ct Quartz (17.24×17.24mm, cushion cut) appears 4% larger than 20ct Morganite (16.92×16.92mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 16.92×16.92 mm | 17.24×17.24 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
20ct Morganite Cushion (16.92×16.92mm, Light Purple)
and
20ct Quartz Cushion (17.24×17.24mm, Brown)
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, Morganite will face-up smaller than Quartz for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(2.8 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Quartz 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.
| 20 Ct Morganite (Cushion) | 20 Ct Quartz (Cushion) | |
| 16.92×16.92 mm | vs | 17.24×17.24 mm |
| 257.66 mm² | 267.5 mm² |
| 20ct Morganite Cushion (16.92×16.92mm) | |
| 20ct Quartz Cushion (17.24×17.24mm) | |
| Difference: 4% (9.84 mm²) |
20ct Quartz (Cushion, 17.24×17.24mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 20ct Morganite (Cushion, 16.92×16.92mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 8 x 8) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 6ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Red, 12 x 10) vs. 3.5ct Sapphire (Cushion, Blue, 8.49 x 8.49)
- 2ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 8 x 8) vs. 2.5ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 8 x 10)
- 2ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 8 x 8) vs. 0.6ct Diamond (Round, White, 5.48 x 5.48)
- 6.25ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 11.74 x 11.74) vs. 6.25ct Diamond (Round, White, 11.97 x 11.97)
- 2ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Red, 9 x 7) vs. 3ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 10 x 8)
- 2ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 8 x 8) vs. 2ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 7.34 x 7.34)
- 2.6ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 8.77 x 8.77) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 2ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 7.5 x 7.5) vs. 2.5ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 8 x 8)