Diopside
Mineral Group: Pyroxene Group
Key Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 5.75 (5.5-6) |
| Typical Size | 1-15 carats (commercial: 2-8 carats; medium sizes) |
| Typical Price Range | $20-200 per carat (commercial: $50-120; chrome green) |
| Rarity Level | Limited Occurrence |
| Availability Level | Limited Supply |
| Availability Driver | Limited Deposits |
| Investment Appropriateness | Fashion/Trend Gems |
Pricing
Typical Price
N/A
per carat
Listing Price
$13.04
per carat
Sold Price
$0.48
per carat
Discount Level
N/A
vs typical
Price Calculator
| Estimate Type | Total Value | Price per Carat |
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| Typical Cost | - | - |
| Likely Listed Cost | - | - |
| Likely Sold Cost | - | - |
Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Calcium magnesium silicate; chrome diopside from Russia most valued.
Availability Description: Available through specialty dealers; chrome green popular but soft.
Investment Description: Attractive green gem but soft; limited jewelry durability; chrome variety has collector interest.
BEARISH
42.5
Score Components
Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
65
Invest Appr
25
hardness
5
price
25
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Investment Ranking Calculation
The composite score of 42.5 is calculated using a weighted formula:
- Geological Rarity (25%): 65 points
- Market Availability (25%): 65 points
- Investment Appropriateness (25%): 25 points
- Hardness (12.5%): 5 points
- Price Range (12.5%): 25 points
Formula: (65 × 0.25) + (65 × 0.25) + (25 × 0.25) + (5 × 0.125) + (25 × 0.125) = 42.5
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Other gems in the Pyroxene Group:
| Gem Type | Investment Ranking | Typical Price | Listing Price | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadeite | Emerging Investment Gems | $40.00/ct | $97.92/ct | $21.49/ct |
| Diopside | Fashion/Trend Gems | - | $13.04/ct | $0.48/ct |
| Enstatite | Non-Investment Gems | - | - | - |
| Hypersthene | Non-Investment Gems | - | - | - |
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