24ct Morganite (Oval, 24.92×16.61mm, Light Purple) vs 24ct Quartz (Oval, 25.37×16.91mm, Brown)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 24ct Quartz (25.37×16.91mm, oval cut) appears 4% larger than 24ct Morganite (24.92×16.61mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 24.92×16.61 mm | 25.37×16.91 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
24ct Morganite Oval (24.92×16.61mm, Light Purple)
and
24ct Quartz Oval (25.37×16.91mm, 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.
| 24 Ct Morganite (Oval) | 24 Ct Quartz (Oval) | |
| 24.92×16.61 mm | vs | 25.37×16.91 mm |
| 339.42 mm² | 351.79 mm² |
| 24ct Morganite Oval (24.92×16.61mm) | |
| 24ct Quartz Oval (25.37×16.91mm) | |
| Difference: 4% (12.37 mm²) |
24ct Quartz (Oval, 25.37×16.91mm) has approx. 4% more face-up area than 24ct Morganite (Oval, 24.92×16.61mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 2ct Morganite (Oval, Light Red, 9 x 7) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 4ct Morganite (Oval, Light Red, 12 x 9.9) vs. 2.54ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 8 x 8)
- 1ct Morganite (Oval, Light Purple, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 4.53ct Morganite (Oval, Light Red, 14.27 x 9.51) vs. 4.5ct Diamond (Oval, White, 13.4 x 8.93)
- 2ct Morganite (Oval, Light Red, 9 x 7) vs. 1.5ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Light Purple, 10 x 4)
- 1ct Morganite (Oval, Light Purple, 8.63 x 5.75) vs. 1ct Spinel (Oval, Red, 7.83 x 5.22)
- 6ct Morganite (Oval, Light Violet, 15.68 x 10.45) vs. 6ct Amethyst (Oval, Violet, 15.77 x 10.51)