Citrine
Mineral Group: Quartz Group
Key Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 7.0 (7) |
| Typical Size | 1-100+ carats (commercial: 3-50 carats; large sizes readily available) |
| Typical Price Range | $10-50 per carat (commercial: $15-30; natural untreated somewhat higher) |
| Rarity Level | Limited Occurrence |
| Availability Level | Readily Available |
| Availability Driver | Readily Available |
| Investment Appropriateness | Non-Investment Gems |
Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Natural yellow quartz is less common than amethyst; most commercial citrine is heat-treated amethyst or smoky quartz.
Availability Description: Widely available in jewelry markets; much commercial citrine is heat-treated amethyst, making it abundant in retail.
Investment Description: Most commercial citrine is heat-treated amethyst; abundant supply and low prices eliminate investment potential; suitable only for affordable fashion jewelry.
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Investment Ranking Calculation
The composite score of 30.62 is calculated using a weighted formula:
- Geological Rarity (25%): 65 points
- Market Availability (25%): 35 points
- Investment Appropriateness (25%): 5 points
- Hardness (12.5%): 25 points
- Price Range (12.5%): 10 points
Formula: (65 × 0.25) + (35 × 0.25) + (5 × 0.25) + (25 × 0.125) + (10 × 0.125) = 30.62
BEARISH
30.62
Score Components
Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
35
Invest Appr
5
hardness
25
price
10