Elbaite

Tourmaline Group

Key Properties

Property Value
Mohs Hardness 7.25 (7-7.5)
Typical Size 0.5-50+ carats (commercial: 1-20 carats; large crystals available)
Typical Price Range $50-2,000+ per carat (commercial: $100-800; bicolor $500-2,000+)
Rarity Level Limited Occurrence
Availability Level Limited Supply
Availability Driver Limited Deposits
Investment Appropriateness Fashion/Trend Gems

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MODERATELY BULLISH
50.0

Score Components

Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
65
Invest Appr
25
hardness
25
price
65

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Detailed Descriptions

Rarity Description: Lithium-rich tourmaline; most colorful tourmaline variety. Includes watermelon, rubellite, indicolite varieties.

Availability Description: Available through gem dealers; Brazilian and Afghan material valued; bicolor specimens command premiums.

Investment Description: Most valuable tourmaline variety; color and size determine value; established market; investment potential for finest colors.

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