Color-Change Garnet
Mineral Group: Garnet Group
Key Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 7.25 (7-7.5) |
| Typical Size | 0.5-10 carats (commercial: 1-5 carats; larger stones rare) |
| Typical Price Range | $100-1,000+ per carat (commercial: $200-600; strong change) |
| Rarity Level | Unique Geological |
| Availability Level | Collectors Market |
| Availability Driver | Limited Deposits |
| Investment Appropriateness | Emerging Investment Gems |
Pricing
Typical Price
$7.00
per carat
Listing Price
N/A
per carat
Sold Price
N/A
per carat
Discount Level
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vs typical
Price Calculator
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Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Garnet showing color change; pyrope-spessartine hybrids most common.
Availability Description: Available through specialty dealers; strong color change commands premium.
Investment Description: Color-change phenomenon valued by collectors; moderate appreciation for finest specimens; growing market recognition.
BULLISH
72.5
Score Components
Geo rarity
85
Mkt availability
85
Invest Appr
75
hardness
25
price
65
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Investment Ranking Calculation
The composite score of 72.5 is calculated using a weighted formula:
- Geological Rarity (25%): 85 points
- Market Availability (25%): 85 points
- Investment Appropriateness (25%): 75 points
- Hardness (12.5%): 25 points
- Price Range (12.5%): 65 points
Formula: (85 × 0.25) + (85 × 0.25) + (75 × 0.25) + (25 × 0.125) + (65 × 0.125) = 72.5
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Other gems in the Garnet Group:
| Gem Type | Investment Ranking | Typical Price | Listing Price | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demantoid | Emerging Investment Gems | $400.00/ct | $1325.96/ct | $446.81/ct |
| Tsavorite | Emerging Investment Gems | $300.00/ct | $242.23/ct | $64.92/ct |
| Malaya Garnet | Emerging Investment Gems | $150.00/ct | $135.53/ct | $16.29/ct |
| Andradite | Fashion/Trend Gems | $60.00/ct | $172.79/ct | - |
| Garnet | Fashion/Trend Gems | $25.00/ct | $58.57/ct | $6.49/ct |
| Rhodolite | Fashion/Trend Gems | $15.00/ct | $32.54/ct | $14.43/ct |
| Almandine | Non-Investment Gems | $8.00/ct | - | - |
| Pyrope | Fashion/Trend Gems | $8.00/ct | $121.72/ct | $5.75/ct |
| Color-Change Garnet | Emerging Investment Gems | $7.00/ct | - | - |
| Mali Garnet | Fashion/Trend Gems | $7.00/ct | - | $2.83/ct |
| Grossular | Fashion/Trend Gems | $6.00/ct | $1.10/ct | $4.35/ct |
| Spessartine | Emerging Investment Gems | $5.00/ct | $130.47/ct | $87.11/ct |
| Uvarovite | Non-Investment Gems | $5.00/ct | - | - |
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