Hemimorphite
Silicate GroupKey Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 5.0 (4.5-5) |
| Typical Size | 1-50+ carats |
| Typical Price Range | $5-100+ per carat |
| Rarity Level | Limited Occurrence |
| Availability Level | Readily Available |
| Availability Driver | Readily Available |
| Investment Appropriateness | Non-Investment Gems |
Pricing
Typical Price
$15.00
per carat
MC Price
$3.62
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BEARISH
30.0
Score Components
Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
35
Invest Appr
5
hardness
5
price
25
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Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Zinc silicate hydroxide mineral; typically blue to blue-green, sometimes colorless or white. Often forms botryoidal masses and drusy crystals. Faceted stones are rare due to softness.
Availability Description: Available through mineral dealers; primarily used for cabochons and ornamental carvings; faceted stones rare due to low hardness; collector interest for blue botryoidal specimens.
Investment Description: Soft ornamental mineral; no investment potential; primarily for mineral collectors and decorative use.
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Origin Variants
No origin variants found for this gem.
Color Variants
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Price Levels of Origin and Color Variants on MC
| Origin | Colour | Clarity | Price Per Carat | # Listings | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congo | medium light very slightly greenish blue | - | $6.18/ct | 3 | 15.38 ct |
| Congo | medium light greenish blue | - | $4.80/ct | 1 | 17.08 ct |
| Congo | light very slightly greenish blue | - | $1.50/ct | 1 | 65.41 ct |
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Other gems in the Silicate Group:
| Gem Type | Investment Ranking | Typical Price | Listing Price | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sillimanite | Collector Gems | $50.00/ct | $40.20/ct | $9.20/ct |
| Hemimorphite | Non-Investment Gems | $15.00/ct | - | - |
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