Hiddenite
Mineral Group: Pyroxene group
Key Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 6.75 (6.5-7) |
| Typical Size | 0.5-20 carats (commercial: 1-8 carats; larger stones less common than kunzite) |
| Typical Price Range | $100-1,000+ per carat (commercial: $200-600; true green rare $600-1,000+) |
| Rarity Level | Limited Occurrence |
| Availability Level | Limited Supply |
| Availability Driver | Limited Deposits |
| Investment Appropriateness | Fashion/Trend Gems |
Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Green spodumene variety; gem-quality pieces are uncommon and prized by collectors.
Availability Description: Appears sporadically through collector channels and specialty gem dealers; rarely seen in mass retail.
Investment Description: True green spodumene rare with collector appeal; limited market size; moderate appreciation for finest colors; better for collection than pure investment.
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Investment Ranking Calculation
The composite score of 48.12 is calculated using a weighted formula:
- Geological Rarity (25%): 65 points
- Market Availability (25%): 65 points
- Investment Appropriateness (25%): 25 points
- Hardness (12.5%): 10 points
- Price Range (12.5%): 65 points
Formula: (65 × 0.25) + (65 × 0.25) + (25 × 0.25) + (10 × 0.125) + (65 × 0.125) = 48.12
NEUTRAL
48.12
Score Components
Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
65
Invest Appr
25
hardness
10
price
65