4.5ct Morganite (Emerald, 11.87×8.79mm, Light Purple) vs 4.5ct Moissanite (Emerald, 11.33×8.39mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4.5ct Morganite (11.87×8.79mm, emerald cut) appears 10% larger than 4.5ct Moissanite (11.33×8.39mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 11.87×8.79 mm | 11.33×8.39 mm | |
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Actual sizes of
4.5ct Morganite Emerald (11.87×8.79mm, Light Purple)
and
4.5ct Moissanite Emerald (11.33×8.39mm, 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.
| 4.5 Ct Morganite (Emerald) | 4.5 Ct Moissanite (Emerald) | |
| 11.87×8.79 mm | vs | 11.33×8.39 mm |
| 97.03 mm² | 88.4 mm² |
| 4.5ct Morganite Emerald (11.87×8.79mm) | |
| 4.5ct Moissanite Emerald (11.33×8.39mm) | |
| Difference: 10% (8.63 mm²) |
4.5ct Morganite (Emerald, 11.87×8.79mm) has approx. 10% more face-up area than 4.5ct Moissanite (Emerald, 11.33×8.39mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 5ct Morganite (Emerald, Light Purple, 12 x 10) vs. 7ct Morganite (Emerald, Light Purple, 13 x 10)
- 1.2ct Morganite (Emerald, Light Purple, 9.54 x 5.73) vs. 1.2ct Peridot (Oval, Yellowish Green, 8.52 x 5.68)
- 5ct Morganite (Emerald, Light Purple, 12.45 x 9.22) vs. 7ct Morganite (Emerald, Light Purple, 13.92 x 10.31)
- 2ct Morganite (Emerald, Light Purple, 9.17 x 6.79) vs. 2ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 8.42 x 6.24)
- 1ct Morganite (Emerald, Light Purple, 7.28 x 5.39) vs. 1ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 6.68 x 4.95)
- 2ct Morganite (Emerald, Light Purple, 9.17 x 6.79) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 2.61ct Morganite (Emerald, Light Purple, 10.02 x 6.6) vs. 3.83ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 11.4 x 8.2)
- 5.6ct Morganite (Emerald, Light Purple, 12.93 x 9.58) vs. 7.2ct Diamond (Emerald, White, 12.91 x 9.56)
- 2ct Morganite (Emerald, Light Brown, 9.17 x 6.79) vs. 3.5ct Morganite (Emerald, Light Brown, 11.06 x 8.19)