×
carat vs. color  length*  width*
  ×

(or examine a )
* size in mm (optional)

5.5ct Hiddenite (Asscher, 10.16×10.16mm, Light Green ) vs 5.5ct Apatite (Asscher, 10.14×10.14mm, Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 5.5ct Hiddenite (10.16×10.16mm, asscher cut) appears 0.4% larger than 5.5ct Apatite (10.14×10.14mm, asscher cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

5.5ct Hiddenite (asscher cut)
vs
 5.5ct Apatite (asscher cut)
light green
 
green
10.16×10.16 mm 10.14×10.14 mm
actual size
Actual size of 5.5ct Hiddenite (asscher cut, 10.16×10.16mm, Light Green color)   Actual size of 5.5ct Apatite (asscher cut, 10.14×10.14mm, Green color)
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Green 5.5ct Hiddenite (asscher cut, 10.16×10.16mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Green 5.5ct Apatite (asscher cut, 10.14×10.14mm) 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
 61% vs 61%
Saved...
Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
USA UK Asia EU1 EU2
Actual sizes of 5.5ct Hiddenite Asscher (10.16×10.16mm, Light Green ) and 5.5ct Apatite Asscher (10.14×10.14mm, Green) 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, Apatite will face-up slightly smaller than Hiddenite for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.2 vs. 3.18 - this means it's "slightly heavier" compared to Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite (Asscher) 5.5 Ct Apatite (Asscher)
10.16×10.16 mm vs 10.14×10.14 mm
94.97 mm²   94.59 mm²
Face-up size outline for 5.5ct Hiddenite (10.16×10.16mm, asscher cut)
Face-up size outline for 5.5ct Apatite (10.14×10.14mm, asscher cut)
5.5ct Hiddenite Asscher (10.16×10.16mm)
5.5ct Apatite Asscher (10.14×10.14mm)
Difference: 0.4% (0.38 mm²)
5.5ct Hiddenite (Asscher, 10.16×10.16mm) has approx. 0.4% more face-up area than 5.5ct Apatite (Asscher, 10.14×10.14mm).


Popular comparisons: