1ct Tanzanite (Pear, 8.85×5.33mm, Blue) vs 1ct Morganite (Trillion, 8.01×8.01mm, Light Purple)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Morganite (8.01×8.01mm, trillion cut) appears 16% larger than 1ct Tanzanite (8.85×5.33mm, pear cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 8.85×5.33 mm | 8.01×8.01 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
1ct Tanzanite Pear (8.85×5.33mm, Blue)
and
1ct Morganite Trillion (8.01×8.01mm, Light Purple)
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, Tanzanite will face-up smaller than Morganite for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.35 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 Tanzanite (Pear) | 1 Ct Morganite (Trillion) | |
| 8.85×5.33 mm | vs | 8.01×8.01 mm |
| 34.43 mm² | 39.78 mm² |
| 1ct Tanzanite Pear (8.85×5.33mm) | |
| 1ct Morganite Trillion (8.01×8.01mm) | |
| Difference: 16% (5.35 mm²) |
1ct Morganite (Trillion, 8.01×8.01mm) has approx. 16% more face-up area than 1ct Tanzanite (Pear, 8.85×5.33mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Tanzanite (Pear, Blue, 8.85 x 5.33) vs. 1ct Diamond (Pear, White, 9.05 x 5.45)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Pear, Blue, 8.85 x 5.33) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Pear, Blue, 8.85 x 5.33) vs. 1ct Tanzanite (Oval, Blue, 8.07 x 5.38)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Pear, Blue, 8.85 x 5.33) vs. 1ct Morganite (Pear, Light Purple, 9.46 x 5.7)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Pear, Blue, 8.85 x 5.33) vs. 2ct Tanzanite (Emerald, Blue, 8.57 x 6.35)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Pear, Blue, 8.85 x 5.33) vs. 1ct Aquamarine (Pear, Light Blue, 9.46 x 5.7)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Pear, Blue, 8.85 x 5.33) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 1ct Tanzanite (Pear, Blue, 8.85 x 5.33) vs. 1ct Topaz (Pear, Blue, 8.67 x 5.22)