5.5 Carat Zircon (Round, 10mm, Orange)
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How big is a 5.5 carat round-cut Zircon?
It depends on the cut proportions, but typically a 5.5ct round-cut Zircon would measure around 10 mm (±4%) in diameter. You can check the finger coverage in the simulator below.
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Skin tone:
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Ring width:
3.0 mm
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64 mm
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Ring |
Gold |
Skin tone |
Light |
Ring diameter |
16.9 mm |
Ring width |
3.0 mm |
Finger length |
64 mm |
Finger coverage |
60 % |
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Ring diameter:
16.9 mm
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Additional Info
Zircon is a naturally occurring gemstone that comes in a wide range of colors. It probably got its name from the Persian word "zargun", which means "golden colored." Zircon is not to be confused with diamond simulant Cubic Zirconia.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Gem Details
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Name:
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Zircon |
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Shape:
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Round |
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Chemical Formula:
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ZrSiO4 |
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Crystal Structure:
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Tetragonal |
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Hardness:
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7.5 |
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Specific Gravity
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4.7 |
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Carat weight:
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5.5 ct |
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Gram weight:
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1.1 g (0.0388 ounces) |
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Points:
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550 pts |
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Length:
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10 mm |
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Width:
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10 mm |
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Average diameter:
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10 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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78.54 mm² |
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Volume:
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234.04 mm³ |
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Length-to-width ratio:
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1 |
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Refractive Index:
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1.930 - 1.987 |
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Luster:
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Adamantine |
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Wearability:
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Very good |
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Care Instructions:
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No special or unusual care |
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Color:
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Zircon can be found in the following colors:
                              
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Birthstone:
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Zircon is a birthstone for the month of December |
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Zircon (Round, White, 5.69 x 5.69) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 2ct Zircon (Round, Light Orange, 7.16 x 7.16) vs. 2ct Emerald (Emerald, Dark Green, 9.17 x 6.79)
- 5ct Zircon (Round, White, 9.72 x 9.72) vs. 5ct Diamond (Round, White, 11.11 x 11.11)
- 3ct Zircon (Round, Orange, 8.2 x 8.2) vs. 3ct Diamond (Round, White, 9.37 x 9.37)
- 2ct Zircon (Round, White, 7.16 x 7.16) vs. 2ct Diamond (Round, White, 8.19 x 8.19)
- 1ct Zircon (Round, Orange, 5.69 x 5.69) vs. 1ct Aquamarine (Round, Light Blue, 6.82 x 6.82)
- 7ct Zircon (Round, White, 10.88 x 10.88) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 1.5ct Zircon (Round, White, 6.51 x 6.51) vs. 1.2ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.91 x 6.91)
Use the simulator on this page to play around with different ring and finger configurations.