Hypersthene
Mineral Group: Pyroxene Group
Key Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 5.5 (5-6) |
| Typical Size | 1-15 carats (commercial: 2-8 carats; cabochons) |
| Typical Price Range | $10-100 per carat (commercial: $30-70; bronzy sheen) |
| Rarity Level | Limited Occurrence |
| Availability Level | Limited Supply |
| Availability Driver | Limited Deposits |
| Investment Appropriateness | Non-Investment Gems |
Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Iron magnesium silicate with bronzy sheen; collector stone.
Availability Description: Available through specialty dealers; primarily collector interest.
Investment Description: Collector pyroxene; no investment potential; specimen interest.
BEARISH
37.5
Score Components
Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
65
Invest Appr
5
hardness
5
price
25
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Investment Ranking Calculation
The composite score of 37.5 is calculated using a weighted formula:
- Geological Rarity (25%): 65 points
- Market Availability (25%): 65 points
- Investment Appropriateness (25%): 5 points
- Hardness (12.5%): 5 points
- Price Range (12.5%): 25 points
Formula: (65 × 0.25) + (65 × 0.25) + (5 × 0.25) + (5 × 0.125) + (25 × 0.125) = 37.5
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Other gems in the Pyroxene Group:
| Gem Type | Investment Ranking | Typical Price | Listing Price | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadeite | Emerging Investment Gems | $40.00/ct | $97.92/ct | $21.49/ct |
| Diopside | Fashion/Trend Gems | - | $13.04/ct | $0.48/ct |
| Enstatite | Non-Investment Gems | - | - | - |
| Hypersthene | Non-Investment Gems | - | - | - |
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