Hackmanite
Sodalite GroupKey Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 5.75 (5.5-6) |
| Typical Size | 0.5-15 carats (commercial: 1-8 carats; larger clean stones rare) |
| Typical Price Range | $50-500+ per carat (commercial: $100-300; strong tenebrescence $300-500+) |
| Rarity Level | Unique Geological |
| Availability Level | Collectors Market |
| Availability Driver | Limited Deposits |
| Investment Appropriateness | Collector Gems |
Pricing
Typical Price
$80.00
per carat
MC Price
N/A
per carat
Listing Price
$14.81
per carat
Sold Price
$7.44
per carat
My Price
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per carat
Hunt Target Price
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per carat
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NEUTRAL
48.75
Score Components
Geo rarity
85
Mkt availability
85
Invest Appr
0
hardness
5
price
45
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Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Tenebrescent variety of sodalite that changes color when exposed to UV light. Purple fades to white in sunlight, then returns. Rare phenomenon.
Availability Description: Available through specialty dealers; Afghan and Myanmar material most valued for strong color change; collector phenomenon gem.
Investment Description: Unique tenebrescent property creates collector interest; established niche market; good specimens command premiums; phenomenon more important than size.
Seller Prices
| Seller | Faceted Price | Rough Price | Asking PPC, Faceted | Asking PPC, Rough |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sarahcreations | $1998.00/ct | - | - | - |
| trueblueminerals | $282.50/ct | - | - | - |
| gemsofafrica | $153.30/ct | - | - | - |
| afghangemstone351 | $108.49/ct | $21.27/ct | $547.35/ct | $12.75/ct |
| trustedgems | $101.94/ct | - | - | - |
| novajewels | $90.99/ct | - | - | - |
| ucgems | $85.22/ct | - | - | - |
| crysta1gems | $81.66/ct | - | - | - |
| jonimax | $30.60/ct | - | - | - |
| allsapphires | $29.99/ct | - | - | - |
| galleria | $23.92/ct | - | - | - |
| gemsmineralstreasure | $21.43/ct | - | $174.42/ct | - |
| preciouscarats | $21.28/ct | - | - | - |
| gemex | $11.81/ct | - | - | - |
| thedivinegemz | $9.02/ct | - | - | - |
| fakhr | $0.60/ct | $3.16/ct | $2.66/ct | $0.14/ct |
| spingharminerals | - | $0.10/ct | - | - |
| rinakhagems | - | - | $1666.67/ct | - |
| orbitminerals | - | - | $833.33/ct | - |
Price History (Last 3 Years)
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Origin Variants
| Origin | Rarity | Price Multiplier | Multiplier in MC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenland | Rare | x1.65 | - |
| Afghanistan | Rare | x1.50 | - |
| Canada | Rare | x1.45 | - |
Color Variants
| Variant | Color | Rarity | Price Multiplier | Multiplier in MC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Hackmanite | Pink | Common | x1.00 | - |
| Purple Hackmanite | Purple | Common | x1.00 | - |
| White Hackmanite | White | Common | x1.00 | - |
Price Levels of Origin and Color Variants on MC
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Other gems in the Sodalite Group:
| Gem Type | Investment Ranking | Typical Price | Listing Price | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hauyne | Emerging Investment Gems | $600.00/ct | $172.39/ct | $15.66/ct |
| Opaque Hauyne | Collector Gems | $100.00/ct | - | - |
| Hackmanite | Collector Gems | $80.00/ct | $14.81/ct | $7.44/ct |
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