9ct Morganite (Oval, 17.96×11.97mm, Light Purple) vs 9ct Moissanite (Oval, 17.15×11.43mm, White)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 9ct Morganite (17.96×11.97mm, oval cut) appears 10% larger than 9ct Moissanite (17.15×11.43mm, oval cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 17.96×11.97 mm | 17.15×11.43 mm | |
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
9ct Morganite Oval (17.96×11.97mm, Light Purple)
and
9ct Moissanite Oval (17.15×11.43mm, 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.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
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.
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.
| 9 Ct Morganite (Oval) | 9 Ct Moissanite (Oval) | |
| 17.96×11.97 mm | vs | 17.15×11.43 mm |
| 176.28 mm² | 160.74 mm² |
| 9ct Morganite Oval (17.96×11.97mm) | |
| 9ct Moissanite Oval (17.15×11.43mm) | |
| Difference: 10% (15.54 mm²) |
9ct Morganite (Oval, 17.96×11.97mm) has approx. 10% more face-up area than 9ct Moissanite (Oval, 17.15×11.43mm).
Popular comparisons:
- 2ct Morganite (Oval, Light Red, 9 x 7) vs. 3ct Topaz (Emerald, Blue, 10 x 8)
- 2ct Morganite (Oval, Light Red, 9 x 7) vs. 4ct Sapphire (Pear, Purple, 12 x 8.2)
- 2ct Morganite (Oval, Light Red, 9 x 7) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 4ct Morganite (Oval, Light Red, 12 x 9.9) vs. 2.54ct Diamond (Cushion, White, 8 x 8)
- 1ct Morganite (Oval, Light Purple, 8 x 6) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 4.53ct Morganite (Oval, Light Red, 14.27 x 9.51) vs. 4.5ct Diamond (Oval, White, 13.4 x 8.93)
- 2ct Morganite (Oval, Light Red, 9 x 7) vs. 1.5ct Tourmaline (Emerald, Light Purple, 10 x 4)
- 1ct Morganite (Oval, Light Purple, 8.63 x 5.75) vs. 1ct Spinel (Oval, Red, 7.83 x 5.22)
- 6ct Morganite (Oval, Light Violet, 15.68 x 10.45) vs. 6ct Amethyst (Oval, Violet, 15.77 x 10.51)