Pargasite
Amphibole GroupKey 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 |
Pricing
Typical Price
$120.00
per carat
MC Price
$66.01
per carat
Listing Price
$34.72
per carat
Sold Price
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per carat
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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.
Seller Prices
| Seller | Faceted Price | Rough Price | Asking PPC, Faceted | Asking PPC, Rough |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fakhr | - | - | $34.72/ct | - |
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Origin Variants
No origin variants found for this gem.
Color Variants
No color variants found for this gem.
Price Levels of Origin and Color Variants on MC
| Origin | Colour | Clarity | Price Per Carat | # Listings | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | - | Slightly included | $133.27/ct | 4 | 4.41 ct |
| Tanzania | dark orangy yellow [brownish] | Moderately included | $40.00/ct | 1 | 3.02 ct |
| Vietnam | very light green | - | $4.96/ct | 1 | 18.16 ct |
Current Listings
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Other gems in the Amphibole Group:
| Gem Type | Investment Ranking | Typical Price | Listing Price | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pargasite | Collector Gems | $120.00/ct | $34.72/ct | - |
| Nephrite | Fashion/Trend Gems | $25.00/ct | $1.24/ct | $0.07/ct |
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