Green Apatite

Mineral Group: Apatite Group

Key Properties

Property Value
Mohs Hardness 5.0 (5)
Typical Size 0.5-20 carats (commercial: 1-10 carats; medium sizes available)
Typical Price Range $10-150 per carat (commercial: $20-80; fine neon green $80-150)
Rarity Level Limited Occurrence
Availability Level Readily Available
Availability Driver Readily Available
Investment Appropriateness Unknown

Detailed Descriptions

Rarity Description: Green apatite can be attractive but is not widely available in large gem sizes.

Availability Description: Available in small to medium sizes via specialty dealers; larger gem-quality stones are uncommon and command collector interest.

Investment Description: No description available.

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Investment Ranking Calculation

The composite score of 28.75 is calculated using a weighted formula:

  • Geological Rarity (25%): 65 points
  • Market Availability (25%): 35 points
  • Investment Appropriateness (25%): 0 points
  • Hardness (12.5%): 5 points
  • Price Range (12.5%): 25 points

Formula: (65 × 0.25) + (35 × 0.25) + (0 × 0.25) + (5 × 0.125) + (25 × 0.125) = 28.75

VERY BEARISH
28.75

Score Components

Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
35
Invest Appr
0
hardness
5
price
25