3ct Morganite (Cushion, 8.99×8.99mm, Light Purple) vs 3ct Moissanite (Cushion, 8.58×8.58mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 3ct Morganite (8.99×8.99mm, cushion cut) appears 10% larger than 3ct Moissanite (8.58×8.58mm, cushion cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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3ct Moissanite (cushion cut) |
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| 8.99×8.99 mm | 8.58×8.58 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
3ct Morganite Cushion (8.99×8.99mm, Light Purple)
and
3ct Moissanite Cushion (8.58×8.58mm, White)
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, Moissanite will face-up smaller than Morganite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.22 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.
| 3 Ct Morganite (Cushion) | 3 Ct Moissanite (Cushion) | |
| 8.99×8.99 mm | vs | 8.58×8.58 mm |
| 72.74 mm² | 66.25 mm² |
| 3ct Morganite Cushion (8.99×8.99mm) | |
| 3ct Moissanite Cushion (8.58×8.58mm) | |
| Difference: 10% (6.49 mm²) |
3ct Morganite (Cushion, 8.99×8.99mm) has approx. 10% more face-up area than 3ct Moissanite (Cushion, 8.58×8.58mm).
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)