Kunzite
Spodumene GroupKey Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 6.75 (6.5-7) |
| Typical Size | 1-100+ carats (commercial: 5-50 carats; very large clean crystals available) |
| Typical Price Range | $20-500 per carat (commercial: $50-200; large clean stones $200-500) |
| Rarity Level | Limited Occurrence |
| Availability Level | Limited Supply |
| Availability Driver | Difficult Mining |
| Investment Appropriateness | Fashion/Trend Gems |
Pricing
Typical Price
$25.00
per carat
Listing Price
$16.67
per carat
Sold Price
$3.62
per carat
My Price
N/A
per carat
Price Calculator
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NEUTRAL
45.62
Score Components
Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
65
Invest Appr
25
hardness
10
price
45
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Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Pink to violet spodumene that requires careful handling; commercial gem material is sourced from limited deposits.
Availability Description: Marketed through specialized dealers and gem shows; larger clean crystals are rare and often reserved for collectors.
Investment Description: Large clean crystals available; color fading concerns; fashion-driven market with moderate volatility; limited long-term investment potential.
Seller Prices
| Seller | Faceted Price | Rough Price |
|---|---|---|
| preciouscarats | $5.30/ct | - |
| uniqueemerald | $4.74/ct | - |
| qualitygemsmine | $4.63/ct | - |
| jewelryhub | $4.08/ct | - |
| farangems1 | $4.01/ct | - |
| fakhr | $3.36/ct | - |
| gemsofasia | $3.30/ct | - |
| rattanagems | $2.10/ct | - |
| mineralsmarvelgems | $1.71/ct | - |
| bahoominerali | $1.45/ct | - |
| $1.14/ct | - | |
| fawadalikn007 | $0.95/ct | - |
| pakmineralsparadise | $0.81/ct | - |
| gemssupplier | $0.79/ct | - |
| haniyagemsc | $0.69/ct | - |
| mineralscollection | $0.68/ct | - |
| menschjewellery | $0.43/ct | - |
| gemscorner | $0.39/ct | - |
| trustedgems | $0.34/ct | - |
| sarahcreations | $0.24/ct | - |
Price History (Last 3 Years)
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Origin Variants
| Origin | Rarity | Price Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Uncommon | x1.25 |
| Afghanistan | Rare | x1.70 |
| Pakistan | Uncommon | x1.20 |
| California | Uncommon | x1.35 |
Color Variants
| Variant | Color | Rarity | Price Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Pink Kunzite | Light Pink | Common | x1.00 |
| Lilac Kunzite | Lilac | Common | x1.00 |
| Pink Kunzite | Pink | Common | x1.00 |
| Violet-Pink Kunzite | Violet-Pink | Uncommon | x1.00 |
Price Levels of Origin and Color Variants on MC
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Current Listings
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Other gems in the Spodumene Group:
| Gem Type | Investment Ranking | Typical Price | Listing Price | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiddenite | Fashion/Trend Gems | $150.00/ct | $12.03/ct | $2.45/ct |
| Spodumene | Fashion/Trend Gems | $30.00/ct | $9.40/ct | $1.95/ct |
| Kunzite | Fashion/Trend Gems | $25.00/ct | $16.67/ct | $3.62/ct |
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