Blue Zircon
Mineral Group: Zircon Group
Key Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 7.5 (7.5) |
| Typical Size | 0.5-30 carats (commercial: 2-15 carats; large sizes available) |
| Typical Price Range | $50-300 per carat (commercial: $75-200; treated material abundant) |
| Rarity Level | Limited Occurrence |
| Availability Level | Readily Available |
| Availability Driver | Readily Available |
| Investment Appropriateness | Fashion/Trend Gems |
Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Most blue zircon is heat-treated brown zircon; natural blue is less common, but treated material is commercially abundant.
Availability Description: Popular diamond alternative with high dispersion; commonly available through jewelry retailers, mostly heat-treated material.
Investment Description: Most material is heat-treated; diamond alternative with high dispersion; fashion-driven market; limited investment potential due to treatment and availability.
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Investment Ranking Calculation
The composite score of 40.0 is calculated using a weighted formula:
- Geological Rarity (25%): 65 points
- Market Availability (25%): 35 points
- Investment Appropriateness (25%): 25 points
- Hardness (12.5%): 45 points
- Price Range (12.5%): 25 points
Formula: (65 × 0.25) + (35 × 0.25) + (25 × 0.25) + (45 × 0.125) + (25 × 0.125) = 40.0
BEARISH
40.0
Score Components
Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
35
Invest Appr
25
hardness
45
price
25