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
MC Price
$13.38
per carat
Listing Price
$12.79
per carat
Sold Price
$3.80
per carat
My Price
N/A
per carat
Hunt Target Price
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per carat
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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 | Asking PPC, Faceted | Asking PPC, Rough |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trueblueminerals | $31.93/ct | - | $41.58/ct | - |
| gratefulgems | $14.39/ct | - | - | - |
| siamgem | $11.41/ct | - | - | - |
| gemstar | $9.61/ct | - | $9.57/ct | - |
| sunjz | $8.07/ct | - | $8.47/ct | - |
| puti | $6.19/ct | - | - | - |
| gemsofafrica | $5.39/ct | - | - | - |
| preciouscarats | $5.30/ct | - | - | - |
| uniqueemerald | $4.75/ct | - | - | - |
| thegemportal | $4.70/ct | - | - | - |
| qualitygemsmine | $4.63/ct | - | $24.94/ct | - |
| allsapphires | $3.93/ct | - | - | - |
| mujtabagems | $3.74/ct | - | - | - |
| preciousgems | $3.67/ct | - | - | - |
| farangems1 | $3.46/ct | - | - | - |
| mosijan19 | $3.43/ct | - | - | - |
| fakhr | $3.36/ct | - | $1.40/ct | $0.20/ct |
| saktrllc | $3.29/ct | - | - | - |
| romangems | $3.21/ct | - | - | - |
| jewelryhub | $3.07/ct | - | - | - |
| mineralsmaniastones | $3.01/ct | - | - | - |
| gemstoneshunter | $2.73/ct | - | - | - |
| natthidagems | $2.60/ct | - | - | - |
| gemsofasia | $2.60/ct | - | - | - |
| afghangemstone351 | $2.49/ct | $0.76/ct | - | - |
| quershianfal | $2.36/ct | - | - | - |
| mogokstone | $2.17/ct | - | - | - |
| thedivinegemz | $2.16/ct | - | - | - |
| mineralsmarvelgems | $1.71/ct | - | - | - |
| gemssupplier | $1.65/ct | - | - | - |
| drewelryshop | $1.61/ct | - | - | - |
| divinejewelry | $1.60/ct | - | - | - |
| gemso | $1.56/ct | - | - | - |
| bahoominerali | $1.45/ct | - | - | - |
| abdul555 | $1.27/ct | - | - | - |
| $1.14/ct | - | - | - | |
| gemscorner | $1.13/ct | - | - | - |
| rattanagems | $1.09/ct | - | - | - |
| gems4selling | $1.05/ct | - | $11.75/ct | - |
| gemskies | $1.03/ct | - | - | - |
| crysta1gems | $0.86/ct | - | - | - |
| haniyagemsc | $0.84/ct | - | - | - |
| fawadalikn007 | $0.83/ct | - | - | - |
| pakmineralsparadise | $0.73/ct | - | - | - |
| mineralscollection | $0.68/ct | - | $14.12/ct | - |
| tourmalinesking | $0.61/ct | - | $10.08/ct | - |
| menschjewellery | $0.43/ct | - | - | - |
| trustedgems | $0.34/ct | - | - | - |
| infinitegems | $0.33/ct | - | - | - |
| sarahcreations | $0.24/ct | - | - | - |
| gemglow | $0.11/ct | - | - | - |
| mygems | - | $0.03/ct | - | $0.03/ct |
| galleria | - | - | $62.18/ct | - |
| raeesgems | - | - | $20.83/ct | - |
| gemex | - | - | $18.39/ct | - |
| sedagems | - | - | $14.21/ct | - |
| royaalstones | - | - | $12.22/ct | - |
| everlastinggems | - | - | $11.87/ct | - |
| gogoannagems | - | - | $10.30/ct | - |
| zeerocks | - | - | $9.79/ct | - |
| diamondsbyfancyking | - | - | $9.65/ct | - |
| esmeraldas | - | - | $9.35/ct | - |
| hafizgemstonesonline | - | - | $7.78/ct | - |
| msgemsminerals | - | - | $3.99/ct | - |
| azizbahoo | - | - | $1.27/ct | - |
Price History (Last 3 Years)
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Origin Variants
| Origin | Rarity | Price Multiplier | Multiplier in MC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Rare | x1.70 | x0.97 |
| California | Uncommon | x1.35 | - |
| Brazil | Uncommon | x1.25 | - |
| Pakistan | Uncommon | x1.20 | - |
Color Variants
| Variant | Color | Rarity | Price Multiplier | Multiplier in MC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Origin | Colour | Clarity | Price Per Carat | # Listings | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | light purple | Eye clean | $14.82/ct | 5 | 27.96 ct |
| Afghanistan | light purple | Slightly included | $14.06/ct | 2 | 17.30 ct |
| Afghanistan | very light purple | Eye clean | $11.03/ct | 3 | 18.78 ct |
| Afghanistan | very light purple | Eye clean to Slightly included | $10.59/ct | 2 | 16.77 ct |
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 | $2.41/ct |
| Spodumene | Fashion/Trend Gems | $30.00/ct | $10.11/ct | $2.48/ct |
| Kunzite | Fashion/Trend Gems | $25.00/ct | $12.79/ct | $3.80/ct |
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