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5.5ct Morganite (Emerald, 12.69×9.4mm, Light Purple) vs 5.5ct Moissanite (Emerald, 12.12×8.98mm, White)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5.5ct Morganite (12.69×9.4mm, emerald cut) appears 10% larger than 5.5ct Moissanite (12.12×8.98mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5.5ct Morganite (emerald cut)
vs
5.5ct Moissanite (emerald cut)
light purple
 
white
12.69×9.4 mm 12.12×8.98 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5.5ct Morganite (emerald cut, 12.69×9.4mm, Light Purple color)   Actual size of 5.5ct Moissanite (emerald cut, 12.12×8.98mm, White color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Purple 5.5ct Morganite (emerald cut, 12.69×9.4mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
White 5.5ct Moissanite (emerald cut, 12.12×8.98mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
Gold
Skin tone
Light
Ring diameter
16.9 mm
Ring width
3.0 mm
Finger length
64 mm
Finger coverage
56% vs 54%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 5.5ct Morganite Emerald (12.69×9.4mm, Light Purple) and 5.5ct Moissanite Emerald (12.12×8.98mm, White) 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.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Moissanite will face-up smaller than Morganite for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.22 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.


5.5 Ct Morganite (Emerald) 5.5 Ct Moissanite (Emerald)
12.69×9.4 mm vs 12.12×8.98 mm
110.94 mm²   101.22 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5.5ct Morganite (12.69×9.4mm, emerald cut)
Face-up size outline for 5.5ct Moissanite (12.12×8.98mm, emerald cut)
5.5ct Morganite Emerald (12.69×9.4mm)
5.5ct Moissanite Emerald (12.12×8.98mm)
Difference: 10% (9.72 mm²)
5.5ct Morganite (Emerald, 12.69×9.4mm) has approx. 10% more face-up area than 5.5ct Moissanite (Emerald, 12.12×8.98mm).


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