Orange Kyanite

Mineral Group: Kyanite Group

Key Properties

Property Value
Mohs Hardness 5.75 (4.5-7)
Typical Size 0.5-5 carats (commercial: 1-3 carats; rare and typically small)
Typical Price Range $100-500 per carat (commercial: $200-400; rare color variety)
Rarity Level Limited Occurrence
Availability Level Limited Supply
Availability Driver Limited Deposits
Investment Appropriateness Unknown

Detailed Descriptions

Rarity Description: Unusual color for kyanite and less commonly available as faceting material.

Availability Description: Niche market demand with occasional offerings from regional dealers and specimen sellers.

Investment Description: No description available.

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Investment Ranking Calculation

The composite score of 38.75 is calculated using a weighted formula:

  • Geological Rarity (25%): 65 points
  • Market Availability (25%): 65 points
  • Investment Appropriateness (25%): 0 points
  • Hardness (12.5%): 5 points
  • Price Range (12.5%): 45 points

Formula: (65 × 0.25) + (65 × 0.25) + (0 × 0.25) + (5 × 0.125) + (45 × 0.125) = 38.75

BEARISH
38.75

Score Components

Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
65
Invest Appr
0
hardness
5
price
45