1ct Morganite (Oval, 8.63×5.75mm, Light Purple) vs 1ct Spinel (Oval, 7.83×5.22mm, Red)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Morganite (8.63×5.75mm, oval cut) appears 21% larger than 1ct Spinel (7.83×5.22mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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1ct Spinel (oval cut) |
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| 8.63×5.75 mm | 7.83×5.22 mm | |
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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 Oval (8.63×5.75mm, Light Purple)
and
1ct Spinel Oval (7.83×5.22mm, Red)
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, Spinel will face-up smaller than Morganite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.6 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 (Oval) | 1 Ct Spinel (Oval) | |
| 8.63×5.75 mm | vs | 7.83×5.22 mm |
| 40.69 mm² | 33.52 mm² |
| 1ct Morganite Oval (8.63×5.75mm) | |
| 1ct Spinel Oval (7.83×5.22mm) | |
| Difference: 21% (7.17 mm²) |
1ct Morganite (Oval, 8.63×5.75mm) has approx. 21% more face-up area than 1ct Spinel (Oval, 7.83×5.22mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Morganite (Oval, Light Purple, 8.63 x 5.75) vs. 1ct Diamond (Oval, White, 8.12 x 5.41)
- 1ct Morganite (Oval, Light Purple, 8.63 x 5.75) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Morganite (Oval, Light Purple, 8.63 x 5.75) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 1ct Morganite (Oval, Light Purple, 8.63 x 5.75) vs. 1ct Spinel (Oval, Light Purple, 7.83 x 5.22)
- 1ct Morganite (Oval, Light Purple, 8.63 x 5.75) vs. 1ct Spinel (Oval, Light Red, 7.83 x 5.22)
- 1ct Morganite (Oval, Light Purple, 8.63 x 5.75) vs. 0.25ct Diamond (Round, White, 4.09 x 4.09)
- 1ct Morganite (Oval, Light Purple, 8.63 x 5.75) vs. 1ct Morganite (Round, Light Purple, 6.82 x 6.82)
- 1ct Morganite (Oval, Light Purple, 8.63 x 5.75) vs. 1ct Sapphire (Oval, Blue, 7 x 5)