Clinohumite
Mineral Group: Humite Group
Key Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 6.75 (6.5-7) |
| Typical Size | Unknown |
| Typical Price Range | $1,000-5,000+ per carat (commercial: $2,000-3,500; Tajikistan rarity) |
| Rarity Level | Singular Occurrence |
| Availability Level | Museum Grade Rarity |
| Availability Driver | Limited Deposits |
| Investment Appropriateness | Speculative Collector Gems |
Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Orange to brownish-orange magnesium silicate; gem-quality material is exceptionally rare, primarily from Tajikistan.
Availability Description: Extremely rare in gem form; when available, sold through specialist dealers to museums and elite collectors at very high prices.
Investment Description: Extremely rare from Tajikistan; very small collector market; high prices for gem material; illiquid but potential for appreciation among specialists.
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Investment Ranking Calculation
The composite score of 71.88 is calculated using a weighted formula:
- Geological Rarity (25%): 100 points
- Market Availability (25%): 100 points
- Investment Appropriateness (25%): 50 points
- Hardness (12.5%): 10 points
- Price Range (12.5%): 65 points
Formula: (100 × 0.25) + (100 × 0.25) + (50 × 0.25) + (10 × 0.125) + (65 × 0.125) = 71.88
BULLISH
71.88
Score Components
Geo rarity
100
Mkt availability
100
Invest Appr
50
hardness
10
price
65