Fluorite

Mineral Group: Halide Group

Key Properties

Property Value
Mohs Hardness 4.0 (4)
Typical Size 1-50+ carats (commercial: 5-30 carats; very large stones available, softness limits use)
Typical Price Range $5-30 per carat (commercial: $10-20; very soft, collector stones)
Rarity Level Abundant Minerals
Availability Level Consistently Available
Availability Driver Consistent Deposits
Investment Appropriateness Non-Investment Gems

Detailed Descriptions

Rarity Description: Calcium fluoride mineral occurring in many colors; extremely abundant in hydrothermal deposits worldwide.

Availability Description: Very common in mineral specimen markets and as decorative stones; faceted gems are niche due to softness but readily available.

Investment Description: Extremely soft (Mohs 4) despite attractive colors; no durability for jewelry; abundant supply; collector specimens only with no investment value.

Colors

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Investment Ranking Calculation

The composite score of 13.75 is calculated using a weighted formula:

  • Geological Rarity (25%): 35 points
  • Market Availability (25%): 10 points
  • Investment Appropriateness (25%): 5 points
  • Hardness (12.5%): 5 points
  • Price Range (12.5%): 5 points

Formula: (35 × 0.25) + (10 × 0.25) + (5 × 0.25) + (5 × 0.125) + (5 × 0.125) = 13.75

VERY BEARISH
13.75

Score Components

Geo rarity
35
Mkt availability
10
Invest Appr
5
hardness
5
price
5