Heliodor
Mineral Group: Beryl Group
Key Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 8.0 (8) |
| Typical Size | 1-30 carats (commercial: 2-15 carats; medium to large sizes available) |
| Typical Price Range | $20-200 per carat (commercial: $30-100; saturated golden yellow $100-200) |
| Rarity Level | Limited Occurrence |
| Availability Level | Readily Available |
| Availability Driver | Readily Available |
| Investment Appropriateness | Fashion/Trend Gems |
Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Yellow beryl variety; occurs in pegmatites and is less frequently found than green beryl.
Availability Description: Common in commercial beryl offerings; typically sold in small to medium sizes to trade and retail markets.
Investment Description: Limited collector interest; moderate availability reduces scarcity premium; primarily decorative with some collector appeal for saturated colors.
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Investment Ranking Calculation
The composite score of 42.5 is calculated using a weighted formula:
- Geological Rarity (25%): 65 points
- Market Availability (25%): 35 points
- Investment Appropriateness (25%): 25 points
- Hardness (12.5%): 65 points
- Price Range (12.5%): 25 points
Formula: (65 × 0.25) + (35 × 0.25) + (25 × 0.25) + (65 × 0.125) + (25 × 0.125) = 42.5
BEARISH
42.5
Score Components
Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
35
Invest Appr
25
hardness
65
price
25