Jadeite

Mineral Group: Pyroxene Group

Key Properties

Property Value
Mohs Hardness 6.75 (6.5-7)
Typical Size 1-100+ carats (commercial: any size for carvings)
Typical Price Range $100-3,000+ per carat (commercial: $200-1,000; imperial green $1,500-3,000+)
Rarity Level Unique Geological
Availability Level Collectors Market
Availability Driver Limited Investment
Investment Appropriateness Emerging Investment Gems

Pricing

Typical Price
$40.00
per carat
Listing Price
$97.92
per carat
Sold Price
$21.49
per carat
Discount Level
0.5
vs typical

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Detailed Descriptions

Rarity Description: Sodium aluminum silicate; imperial green jadeite from Myanmar most valued.

Availability Description: Fine jadeite trades through specialty dealers and Asian markets; imperial green commands premium.

Investment Description: Imperial green jadeite highly valued in Asian markets; strong cultural significance; proven appreciation; investment-grade requires fine translucency and color.

BULLISH
70.62

Score Components

Geo rarity
85
Mkt availability
85
Invest Appr
75
hardness
10
price
65

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Investment Ranking Calculation

The composite score of 70.62 is calculated using a weighted formula:

  • Geological Rarity (25%): 85 points
  • Market Availability (25%): 85 points
  • Investment Appropriateness (25%): 75 points
  • Hardness (12.5%): 10 points
  • Price Range (12.5%): 65 points

Formula: (85 × 0.25) + (85 × 0.25) + (75 × 0.25) + (10 × 0.125) + (65 × 0.125) = 70.62

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