22ct Morganite (Baguette, 21.87×14.58mm, Light Purple) vs 22ct Quartz (Baguette, 22.28×14.85mm, Brown)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 22ct Quartz (22.28×14.85mm, baguette cut) appears 4% larger than 22ct Morganite (21.87×14.58mm, baguette cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 21.87×14.58 mm | 22.28×14.85 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
22ct Morganite Baguette (21.87×14.58mm, Light Purple)
and
22ct Quartz Baguette (22.28×14.85mm, 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?
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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.
| 22 Ct Morganite (Baguette) | 22 Ct Quartz (Baguette) | |
| 21.87×14.58 mm | vs | 22.28×14.85 mm |
| 318.86 mm² | 330.86 mm² |
| 22ct Morganite Baguette (21.87×14.58mm) | |
| 22ct Quartz Baguette (22.28×14.85mm) | |
| Difference: 4% (12 mm²) |
22ct Quartz (Baguette, 22.28×14.85mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 22ct Morganite (Baguette, 21.87×14.58mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Morganite (Baguette, Light Purple, 9.96 x 6.64) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 4.56ct Morganite (Baguette, Light Purple, 13.1 x 8.73) vs. 1.35ct Sapphire (Emerald, Light Violet, 7.03 x 5.08)
- 0.5ct Morganite (Baguette, Light Purple, 6.27 x 4.18) vs. 13ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 20 x 10)
- 23ct Morganite (Baguette, Light Purple, 22.47 x 14.98) vs. 3ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 9.64 x 7.14)
- 1ct Morganite (Baguette, Light Red, 7.91 x 5.27) vs. 13ct Kyanite (Oval, Blue, 18.29 x 12.19)
- 8.87ct Morganite (Baguette, Light Purple, 16.35 x 10.9) vs. 8.87ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Red, 13.19 x 13.19)
- 1ct Morganite (Baguette, Light Purple, 7.91 x 5.27) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 1.5ct Morganite (Baguette, Light Purple, 9.05 x 6.03) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 1ct Morganite (Baguette, Light Red, 7.91 x 5.27) vs. 1ct Ruby (Baguette, Red, 6.93 x 4.62)