Axinite
Mineral Group: Axinite Group
Key Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 6.75 (6.5-7) |
| Typical Size | 0.5-10 carats (commercial: 1-5 carats; collector stones typically under 5 carats) |
| Typical Price Range | $100-500 per carat (commercial: $150-350; rare collector stone) |
| Rarity Level | Limited Occurrence |
| Availability Level | Limited Supply |
| Availability Driver | Limited Deposits |
| Investment Appropriateness | Non-Investment Gems |
Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Complex borosilicate mineral that produces distinctive crystals; gem material is scarce.
Availability Description: Collector-oriented; offered sporadically by mineral dealers and at specialized auctions.
Investment Description: Rare collector stone with very limited market; no jewelry demand; minimal investment potential; specialist collectors only.
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Investment Ranking Calculation
The composite score of 40.62 is calculated using a weighted formula:
- Geological Rarity (25%): 65 points
- Market Availability (25%): 65 points
- Investment Appropriateness (25%): 5 points
- Hardness (12.5%): 10 points
- Price Range (12.5%): 45 points
Formula: (65 × 0.25) + (65 × 0.25) + (5 × 0.25) + (10 × 0.125) + (45 × 0.125) = 40.62
BEARISH
40.62
Score Components
Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
65
Invest Appr
5
hardness
10
price
45