Hematite

Oxide Group

Key Properties

Property Value
Mohs Hardness 6.0 (5.5-6.5)
Typical Size 1-100+ carats (commercial: any size for cabochons and carvings)
Typical Price Range $2-30 per carat (commercial: $5-15; specular hematite $15-30+)
Rarity Level Abundant Minerals
Availability Level Consistently Available
Availability Driver Consistent Deposits
Investment Appropriateness Non-Investment Gems

Pricing

Typical Price
$3.00
per carat
Listing Price
$2.66
per carat
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VERY BEARISH
14.38

Score Components

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

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Detailed Descriptions

Rarity Description: Iron oxide with metallic luster; black to steel-gray with red streak. Often used for intaglios and seals.

Availability Description: Widely available globally; popular for men's jewelry and carvings; kidney ore and specular varieties most valued.

Investment Description: Common iron ore mineral; no investment potential; decorative and metaphysical use only.

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Origin Variants

Origin Rarity Price Multiplier
Brazil Very Common x0.70

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