Pargasite

Amphibole Group

Key Properties

Property Value
Mohs Hardness 5.5 (5-6)
Typical Size 0.5-10 carats (commercial: 1-5 carats; clean stones rare)
Typical Price Range $50-500+ per carat (commercial: $100-300; chrome-green $300-500+)
Rarity Level Limited Occurrence
Availability Level Collectors Market
Availability Driver Limited Deposits
Investment Appropriateness Collector Gems
BEARISH
43.75

Score Components

Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
85
Invest Appr
0
hardness
5
price
45

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Detailed Descriptions

Rarity Description: Calcium-sodium magnesium aluminum silicate hydroxide; amphibole mineral. Chrome-green variety most valued; strong pleochroism.

Availability Description: Available through specialty dealers; Pakistan and Myanmar material valued; primarily collector interest for chrome-rich specimens.

Investment Description: Rare amphibole gem; chrome-green variety commands premium; limited collector market; primarily for specialists.

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