5ct Morganite (Pear, 16.38×9.87mm, Light Purple) vs 5ct Moissanite (Pear, 15.64×9.42mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5ct Morganite (16.38×9.87mm, pear cut) appears 10% larger than 5ct Moissanite (15.64×9.42mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 16.38×9.87 mm | 15.64×9.42 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
5ct Morganite Pear (16.38×9.87mm, Light Purple)
and
5ct Moissanite Pear (15.64×9.42mm, 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.
| 5 Ct Morganite (Pear) | 5 Ct Moissanite (Pear) | |
| 16.38×9.87 mm | vs | 15.64×9.42 mm |
| 118.02 mm² | 107.55 mm² |
| 5ct Morganite Pear (16.38×9.87mm) | |
| 5ct Moissanite Pear (15.64×9.42mm) | |
| Difference: 10% (10.47 mm²) |
5ct Morganite (Pear, 16.38×9.87mm) has approx. 10% more face-up area than 5ct Moissanite (Pear, 15.64×9.42mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 5ct Morganite (Pear, Light Brown, 16.19 x 9.75) vs. 5ct Citrine (Pear, Yellow, 16.28 x 9.81)
- 3ct Morganite (Pear, Light Red, 12 x 8) vs. 1ct Morganite (Pear, Light Red, 10 x 7)
- 2.5ct Morganite (Pear, Light Red, 11 x 8) vs. 0.8ct Morganite (Pear, Light Red, 9 x 6)
- 0.7ct Morganite (Pear, Light Red, 7 x 5.06) vs. 1.2ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.63 x 5.75)
- 1ct Morganite (Pear, Light Purple, 9.46 x 5.7) vs. 1ct Diamond (Pear, White, 9.05 x 5.45)
- 3ct Morganite (Pear, Light Red, 12 x 8) vs. 2.5ct Morganite (Pear, Light Red, 12.85 x 7.74)
- 1ct Morganite (Pear, Light Red, 9 x 6) vs. 1ct Morganite (Pear, Light Red, 10 x 7)
- 2ct Morganite (Pear, Light Purple, 11.94 x 7.19) vs. 2ct Diamond (Pear, White, 11.4 x 6.87)
- 1ct Morganite (Pear, Light Red, 9.46 x 5.7) vs. 1ct Diamond (Pear, White, 9.05 x 5.45)