1ct Morganite (Cushion, 6×6mm, Light Purple) vs 1ct Alexandrite (Round, 6×6mm, Bluish Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Morganite (6×6mm, cushion cut) appears 15% larger than 1ct Alexandrite (6×6mm, round cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring:
Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Morganite Cushion (6×6mm, Light Purple)
and
1ct Alexandrite Round (6×6mm, Bluish 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, Alexandrite will face-up smaller than Morganite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.73 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.
| 1 Ct Morganite (Cushion) | 1 Ct Alexandrite (Round) | |
| 6×6 mm | vs | 6×6 mm |
| 32.4 mm² | 28.27 mm² |
| 1ct Morganite Cushion (6×6mm) | |
| 1ct Alexandrite Round (6×6mm) | |
| Difference: 15% (4.13 mm²) |
1ct Morganite (Cushion, 6×6mm) has approx. 15% more face-up area than 1ct Alexandrite (Round, 6×6mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 6 x 6) vs. 1ct Morganite (Oval, Light Purple, 7.5 x 5.5)
- 1ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 6 x 6) vs. 1.5ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 7 x 7)
- 1ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 6 x 6) vs. 1ct Morganite (Pear, Light Purple, 9 x 6)
- 1ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 6 x 6) vs. 1.5ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 7.25 x 7.25)
- 1ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 6 x 6) vs. 1ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 7 x 7)
- 1ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 6 x 6) vs. 1.2ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 6.77 x 6.77)
- 1ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 6 x 6) vs. 1ct Morganite (Princess, Light Purple, 6 x 6)
- 1ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 6 x 6) vs. 1ct Morganite (Cushion, Light Purple, 7.5 x 5.5)