Chalcedony
Quartz GroupKey Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 7.0 (7) |
| Typical Size | 1-100+ carats (commercial: any size for cabochons) |
| Typical Price Range | $2-50 per carat (commercial: $5-25; various colors) |
| Rarity Level | Abundant Minerals |
| Availability Level | Consistently Available |
| Availability Driver | Consistent Deposits |
| Investment Appropriateness | Non-Investment Gems |
Pricing
Typical Price
$25.00
per carat
MC Price
$3.16
per carat
Listing Price
$1.57
per carat
Sold Price
$1.82
per carat
My Price
N/A
per carat
Hunt Target Price
N/A
per carat
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VERY BEARISH
16.88
Score Components
Geo rarity
35
Mkt availability
10
Invest Appr
5
hardness
25
price
10
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Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Cryptocrystalline quartz; includes many varieties like agate and carnelian.
Availability Description: Widely available; popular for cabochons, carvings, and beads.
Investment Description: Common ornamental stone; no investment potential; decorative use.
Seller Prices
| Seller | Faceted Price | Rough Price | Asking PPC, Faceted | Asking PPC, Rough |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| galleria | $2.57/ct | - | - | - |
| gemex | $2.07/ct | - | $1.57/ct | - |
| savlaenterprise | $0.34/ct | - | - | - |
| raregems | - | $2.07/ct | - | - |
| mygems | - | - | - | $0.20/ct |
Price History (Last 3 Years)
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Origin Variants
No origin variants found for this gem.
Color Variants
No color variants found for this gem.
Price Levels of Origin and Color Variants on MC
| Origin | Colour | Clarity | Price Per Carat | # Listings | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | medium light bluish green | - | $40.74/ct | 2 | 9.86 ct |
| Africa | light bluish purple | - | $2.56/ct | 4 | 3.81 ct |
| Africa | light blue | - | $2.37/ct | 6 | 11.52 ct |
| Africa | very light blue | - | $2.27/ct | 1 | 3.93 ct |
| Africa | very light violetish blue | - | $2.18/ct | 3 | 6.49 ct |
| Africa | medium dark bluish purple | - | $2.17/ct | 1 | 20.29 ct |
| Africa | - | - | $2.17/ct | 2 | 36.65 ct |
| Africa | very light bluish violet | - | $2.13/ct | 13 | 12.06 ct |
| Africa | very light violet | - | $2.03/ct | 3 | 23.71 ct |
| Africa | medium bluish purple | - | $1.60/ct | 8 | 18.49 ct |
| Africa | medium light bluish purple | - | $1.54/ct | 7 | 7.80 ct |
Current Listings
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Other gems in the Quartz Group:
| Gem Type | Investment Ranking | Typical Price | Listing Price | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Agate | Fashion/Trend Gems | $80.00/ct | - | - |
| Smoky Quartz | Non-Investment Gems | $30.00/ct | $0.12/ct | $0.45/ct |
| Ametrine | Fashion/Trend Gems | $25.00/ct | $7.15/ct | $5.17/ct |
| Chalcedony | Non-Investment Gems | $25.00/ct | $1.57/ct | $1.82/ct |
| Prasiolite | Non-Investment Gems | $25.00/ct | $4.74/ct | $2.29/ct |
| Amethyst | Non-Investment Gems | $20.00/ct | $6.21/ct | $2.80/ct |
| Rose Quartz | Non-Investment Gems | $20.00/ct | $3.65/ct | $1.59/ct |
| Rutilated Quartz | Fashion/Trend Gems | $20.00/ct | $1.61/ct | $0.98/ct |
| Tourmalinated Quartz | Non-Investment Gems | $18.00/ct | - | - |
| Citrine | Non-Investment Gems | $15.00/ct | $6.35/ct | $1.51/ct |
| Jasper | Non-Investment Gems | $15.00/ct | $1.49/ct | $1.04/ct |
| Quartz | Non-Investment Gems | $15.00/ct | $2.14/ct | $0.56/ct |
| Tiger's Eye | Non-Investment Gems | $15.00/ct | - | - |
| Hawk's Eye | Non-Investment Gems | $12.00/ct | - | - |
| Rock Crystal | Non-Investment Gems | $12.00/ct | $2.66/ct | $0.35/ct |
| Milky Quartz | Non-Investment Gems | $10.00/ct | $1.34/ct | $0.70/ct |
| Onyx | Non-Investment Gems | $10.00/ct | - | $0.09/ct |
| Agate | Non-Investment Gems | $8.00/ct | $0.94/ct | $1.30/ct |
| Aventurine | Non-Investment Gems | $8.00/ct | $6.01/ct | $0.96/ct |
| Bloodstone | Non-Investment Gems | $8.00/ct | $1.24/ct | - |
| Chrysoprase | Fashion/Trend Gems | $8.00/ct | $3.08/ct | $1.47/ct |
| Sardonyx | Non-Investment Gems | $6.00/ct | - | - |
| Carnelian | Non-Investment Gems | $5.00/ct | $8.41/ct | - |
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