Mahenge Spinel
Spinel GroupKey Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 8.0 (8) |
| Typical Size | 0.5-10 carats (commercial: 1-5 carats; larger stones increasingly rare) |
| Typical Price Range | $1,000-5,000+ per carat (commercial: $1,500-3,000; hot pink over 2ct $3,000-5,000+) |
| Rarity Level | Unique Geological |
| Availability Level | Collectors Market |
| Availability Driver | Limited Deposits |
| Investment Appropriateness | Emerging Investment Gems |
Pricing
Typical Price
$1200.00
per carat
MC Price
N/A
per carat
Listing Price
$468.90
per carat
Sold Price
$203.85
per carat
My Price
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per carat
Hunt Target Price
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per carat
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BULLISH
77.5
Score Components
Geo rarity
85
Mkt availability
85
Invest Appr
75
hardness
65
price
65
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Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Vivid hot pink spinel from Mahenge region, Tanzania. Discovered 2007; neon-like pink color unique to this deposit. Highly prized by collectors.
Availability Description: Available through specialty dealers and auctions; Mahenge origin commands significant premium; supply diminishing.
Investment Description: Mahenge hot pink among most desirable spinels; limited single-source supply; excellent appreciation; top investment-grade spinel variety.
Seller Prices
| Seller | Faceted Price | Rough Price | Asking PPC, Faceted | Asking PPC, Rough |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gorgeousgems99 | $612.30/ct | - | - | - |
| lotusgemsandjewels | $195.61/ct | - | $284.87/ct | - |
| prettylittlegem | $119.64/ct | - | - | - |
| mujtabagems | $110.63/ct | - | $177.22/ct | - |
| gemsofafrica | $102.47/ct | - | - | - |
| gemssupplier | $62.90/ct | - | - | - |
| $42.86/ct | - | - | - | |
| topazgems | $36.47/ct | - | - | - |
| natthidagems | $1.40/ct | - | - | - |
| farangems1 | - | - | $3571.43/ct | - |
| gemsandjewelsuk | - | - | $1516.13/ct | - |
| moazamgems | - | - | $1446.71/ct | - |
| truegemstones | - | - | $1008.40/ct | - |
| gemstorewholesale | - | - | $419.53/ct | - |
| zaishajeweller | - | - | $335.29/ct | - |
| kohinoordiamonds | - | - | $149.33/ct | - |
Price History (Last 3 Years)
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Origin Variants
| Origin | Rarity | Price Multiplier | Multiplier in MC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | Extremely Rare | x3.50 | - |
Color Variants
| Variant | Color | Rarity | Price Multiplier | Multiplier in MC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Pink Mahenge | Pink | Common | x1.00 | - |
| Purple Mahenge | Purple | Uncommon | x1.00 | - |
| Red Mahenge | Red | 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 Spinel Group:
| Gem Type | Investment Ranking | Typical Price | Listing Price | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musgravite | Speculative Collector Gems | $5000.00/ct | $3947.37/ct | $4123.08/ct |
| Taaffeite | Speculative Collector Gems | $2500.00/ct | $3322.77/ct | $1405.71/ct |
| Mahenge Spinel | Emerging Investment Gems | $1200.00/ct | $468.90/ct | $203.85/ct |
| Burmese Spinel | Emerging Investment Gems | $800.00/ct | $484.16/ct | $33.17/ct |
| Vietnamese Purple Spinel | Emerging Investment Gems | $600.00/ct | - | - |
| Blue Spinel | Emerging Investment Gems | $400.00/ct | $390.70/ct | $114.12/ct |
| Tanzanian Spinel | Emerging Investment Gems | $400.00/ct | $99.05/ct | - |
| Pink Spinel | Emerging Investment Gems | $300.00/ct | $162.37/ct | $74.33/ct |
| Red Spinel | Emerging Investment Gems | $300.00/ct | $331.68/ct | $151.75/ct |
| Spinel | Emerging Investment Gems | $150.00/ct | $351.95/ct | $35.25/ct |
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