0.5 Carat Morganite (Emerald, 5.71×4.23mm, Light Purple)

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How big is a 0.5 carat emerald-cut Morganite?

It depends on the cut parameters and length-to-width ratio, but a typical size of a 0.5ct emerald-cut Morganite would be around 5.71×4.23 mm (±6%). The lw ratio of this Morganite is 1.35. See below how big it looks on a ring and finger.

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Ring width: 3.0 mm

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64 mm

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Ring	Gold
Skin tone	Light
Ring diameter	16.9 mm
Ring width	3.0 mm
Finger length	64 mm
Finger coverage	26 %

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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm

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Additional Info

Morganite, also known as "pink Emerald", is a light pink variety of Beryl. It was named after J.P. Morgan, the famous financier, banker, and gem collector. In order to improve its color, it's quite common for Morganite to be heat treated.

Where to buy?

For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile

Gem Details

Name:	Morganite
Mineral Group:	Beryl
Shape:	Emerald
Chemical Formula:	Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Crystal Structure:	Hexagonal
Hardness:	7.5 - 8.0
Specific Gravity	2.8
Carat weight:	0.5 ct
Gram weight:	0.1 g (0.0035 ounces)
Points:	50 pts
Length:	5.71 mm
Width:	4.23 mm
Est. face-up size:	22.46 mm²
Volume:	35.71 mm³
Length-to-width ratio:	1.35
Refractive Index:	1.57-1.58
Luster:	Vitreous
Wearability:	Excellent
Care Instructions:	No special care
Color:	Morganite can be found in the following colors:
Birthstone:	Morganite is not an official birthstone of any month

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About Morganite Specific Gravity

Morganite has a specific gravity of approximately 2.71 - 2.90, with 2.8 being a generally accepted standard average for gem-quality material.

For all the Morganite size calculations on this website, the specific gravity of 2.8 is used.

To learn more about it and why it matters, and to compare densities of all the gemstones on one page, click here.

Ring & Finger Simulator

Use the simulator on this page to play around with different ring and finger configurations.

To select a different gemstone, shape, color or size, or to compare two gems side-by-side, use the form at the top of the page. Comparison example: 0.5ct Morganite vs Aquamarine (Emerald Cut)

If you want to compare emerald-cut Morganite sizes from 0.25 to 40ct on one page, see Emerald Cut Morganite Size Chart

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