Opaque Emerald

Mineral Group: Beryl Group

Key Properties

Property Value
Mohs Hardness 8.0 (8)
Typical Size 1-30 carats (commercial: 2-15 carats; larger stones available)
Typical Price Range $50-500+ per carat (commercial: $100-300; fine green $300-500+)
Rarity Level Limited Occurrence
Availability Level Limited Supply
Availability Driver Limited Deposits
Investment Appropriateness Fashion/Trend Gems

Detailed Descriptions

Rarity Description: Opaque green beryl lacking the transparency and clarity of gem emerald. Distinct pricing from transparent emerald due to different market and applications. Used for carvings and cabochons.

Availability Description: Available through specialty dealers; less common than transparent emerald; collector and artisan interest.

Investment Description: Opaque green beryl with distinct market from transparent emerald; limited investment potential; primarily for carvings and decorative use; collector interest.

BEARISH
44.38

Score Components

Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
65
Invest Appr
25
hardness
0
price
45

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Investment Ranking Calculation

The composite score of 44.38 is calculated using a weighted formula:

  • Geological Rarity (25%): 65 points
  • Market Availability (25%): 65 points
  • Investment Appropriateness (25%): 25 points
  • Hardness (12.5%): 0 points
  • Price Range (12.5%): 45 points

Formula: (65 × 0.25) + (65 × 0.25) + (25 × 0.25) + (0 × 0.125) + (45 × 0.125) = 44.38

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