Apatite
Mineral Group: Phosphate Group
Key Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 5.0 (5) |
| Typical Size | 1-15 carats (commercial: 2-8 carats; medium sizes) |
| Typical Price Range | $20-200 per carat (commercial: $50-120; neon blue) |
| Rarity Level | Limited Occurrence |
| Availability Level | Limited Supply |
| Availability Driver | Limited Deposits |
| Investment Appropriateness | Fashion/Trend Gems |
Pricing
Typical Price
N/A
per carat
Listing Price
$32.79
per carat
Sold Price
$0.95
per carat
Discount Level
N/A
vs typical
Price Calculator
| Estimate Type | Total Value | Price per Carat |
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| Typical Cost | - | - |
| Likely Listed Cost | - | - |
| Likely Sold Cost | - | - |
Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Calcium phosphate; neon blue and green varieties most valued.
Availability Description: Available through specialty dealers; too soft for rings.
Investment Description: Attractive colors but soft; limited jewelry use; collector interest for neon colors.
BEARISH
42.5
Score Components
Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
65
Invest Appr
25
hardness
5
price
25
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Investment Ranking Calculation
The composite score of 42.5 is calculated using a weighted formula:
- Geological Rarity (25%): 65 points
- Market Availability (25%): 65 points
- Investment Appropriateness (25%): 25 points
- Hardness (12.5%): 5 points
- Price Range (12.5%): 25 points
Formula: (65 × 0.25) + (65 × 0.25) + (25 × 0.25) + (5 × 0.125) + (25 × 0.125) = 42.5
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Other gems in the Phosphate Group:
| Gem Type | Investment Ranking | Typical Price | Listing Price | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vayrynenite | Speculative Collector Gems | $2000.00/ct | $2257.47/ct | $466.36/ct |
| Xenotime | Speculative Collector Gems | $8.00/ct | - | - |
| Apatite | Fashion/Trend Gems | - | $32.79/ct | $0.95/ct |
| Turquoise | Fashion/Trend Gems | - | - | - |
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