5.6ct Morganite (Emerald, 12.93×9.58mm, Light Purple) vs 5.6ct Citrine (Emerald, 13.01×9.64mm, Light Orange)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5.6ct Citrine (13.01×9.64mm, emerald cut) appears 1% larger than 5.6ct Morganite (12.93×9.58mm, emerald cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
5.6ct Morganite Emerald (12.93×9.58mm, Light Purple)
and
5.6ct Citrine Emerald (13.01×9.64mm, Light Orange)
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, Morganite will face-up smaller than Citrine for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(2.8 vs. 2.65 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Citrine 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.
| 5.6 Ct Morganite (Emerald) | 5.6 Ct Citrine (Emerald) | |
| 12.93×9.58 mm | vs | 13.01×9.64 mm |
| 115.2 mm² | 116.64 mm² |
| 5.6ct Morganite Emerald (12.93×9.58mm) | |
| 5.6ct Citrine Emerald (13.01×9.64mm) | |
| Difference: 1% (1.44 mm²) |
5.6ct Citrine (Emerald, 13.01×9.64mm) has approx. 1% more face-up area than 5.6ct Morganite (Emerald, 12.93×9.58mm).
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