0.5ct Morganite (Round, 5.41×5.41mm, Light Purple) vs 0.5ct Apatite (Round, 5.11×5.11mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 0.5ct Morganite (5.41×5.41mm, round cut) appears 12% larger than 0.5ct Apatite (5.11×5.11mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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0.5ct Apatite (round cut) |
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| 5.41×5.41 mm | 5.11×5.11 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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64 mm |
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Actual sizes of
0.5ct Morganite Round (5.41×5.41mm, Light Purple)
and
0.5ct Apatite Round (5.11×5.11mm, Green)
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, Apatite will face-up smaller than Morganite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.2 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.
| 0.5 Ct Morganite (Round) | 0.5 Ct Apatite (Round) | |
| 5.41×5.41 mm | vs | 5.11×5.11 mm |
| 22.99 mm² | 20.51 mm² |
| 0.5ct Morganite Round (5.41×5.41mm) | |
| 0.5ct Apatite Round (5.11×5.11mm) | |
| Difference: 12% (2.48 mm²) |
0.5ct Morganite (Round, 5.41×5.41mm) has approx. 12% more face-up area than 0.5ct Apatite (Round, 5.11×5.11mm).
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