Garnet

Mineral Group: Garnet Group

Key Properties

Property Value
Mohs Hardness 7.25 (6.5-7.5)
Typical Size 0.5-30 carats (commercial: 1-15 carats; various sizes)
Typical Price Range $10-500+ per carat (commercial: $30-150; variety dependent)
Rarity Level Common Gemstones
Availability Level Readily Available
Availability Driver Consistent Deposits
Investment Appropriateness Fashion/Trend Gems

Pricing

Typical Price
$25.00
per carat
Listing Price
$58.57
per carat
Sold Price
$6.49
per carat
Discount Level
0.3
vs typical

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Detailed Descriptions

Rarity Description: Silicate mineral group with many species. Generic garnet entry for name matching priority. Includes almandine, pyrope, spessartine, grossular, andradite, and uvarovite.

Availability Description: Widely available worldwide; specific varieties like demantoid and tsavorite are rare.

Investment Description: Common gem group; specific varieties (demantoid, tsavorite) have investment value; most varieties decorative.

VERY BEARISH
23.75

Score Components

Geo rarity
0
Mkt availability
35
Invest Appr
25
hardness
25
price
45

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Investment Ranking Calculation

The composite score of 23.75 is calculated using a weighted formula:

  • Geological Rarity (25%): 0 points
  • Market Availability (25%): 35 points
  • Investment Appropriateness (25%): 25 points
  • Hardness (12.5%): 25 points
  • Price Range (12.5%): 45 points

Formula: (0 × 0.25) + (35 × 0.25) + (25 × 0.25) + (25 × 0.125) + (45 × 0.125) = 23.75

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